Milligan College - Buffalo Yearbook (Elizabethton, TN)

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Buffalo Staff, ' 24; Trident Staff, ' 24; President Philo- mathean Literary Society, ' 24; Student Council, ' 22, ' 23 ; President Hobnobbers Club. Johnson City is the proud metropolis from which hails our Little Nell. She loves the Sunny South, she loves Sunny Tennessee, and she loves beautiful Johnson City; yet, her love for these is excelled by her love for her Alma Mater. For a little while she ventured into other educa- tional circles and Milligan was deprived of her gentle- ness and helpfulness, but fortune restored her to us and the classic Milligan hill again received the bright- ness and cheer of her scintillating presence. Miss Nelle is one of our A students. If she ever gets a B, it is when she has failed to work her combination of wit, wisdom, and work ; of confidence, continuance, and charm upon her professor. She impresses you with her sincerity and with her genuine and whole-hearted belief in Milligan. She believes in her policies and principles, and especially in that institution locally known as conference, where she shines as one of the most brilliant of its fixed stars. We are never left in doubt of her ability, although she never tries to impress us with her importance. We shall miss her happy interest in everything, and we predict for her an abundant success. ige Twenty -three

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Editor-in-chief of Trident, ' 23- ' 24; Associate Editor of ' 24 Buffalo; Varsity Basket- ball, ' 22- ' 23- ' 24; Inter-col- legiate Debate, ' 23- ' 24. How beautiful her youth ! How bright it gleams With its illusions, aspirations, dreams, Book of beginnings ; story without end, Our Helen, a heroine, and wisdom, her friend. Eive happy, helpful, swiftly passing years, Helen Mitchell and Milligan College have walked hand in hand, together passing through the fires of tribula- tion and together upon the ashes of the old Milligan dreaming dreams. Dreams that have come true in the new Milligan, arising as if by magic out of the old ; dreams that have come true in her own life ' s structure, in truth, honor, integrity, and literary achievements ; building into her character strength and power for the conquests of life. Helen has ever exemplified the true spirit and ideals of Milligan. Very rare and precious elements were compounded in the forming of her character. We find her always genuine, modest, never careless nor idle, ever true, sweet, and efficient ; excelling in all class- work and scholarship, strong in debate, prominent in literary society, faithful in spiritual activities, a star, in athletics. She set for herself high standards in all phases of the college life, performing every duty with grace and dignity, contributing richly to every depart- ment. She has now attained the goal, and Milligan crowns her, not only with her collegiate honors, but with her love; and sends her forth to her life ' s career with the tenderest benediction. Page Twenty-two

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Varsity Football, ' 20- ' 21- ' 22- ' 23 ; Captain Football, ' 23 ; Member of Student Council, ' 21- ' 22; Varsity Basketball, ' 21- ' 22- ' 23; President of Athenian Literary Society, 23 ; Annual Staff ' 24. Elmer came to us four years ago from Boone ' s Creek, a vicinity made famous by Daniel Boone, his tree, and his bar. Like this old pioneer, Elmer has overcome all difficulties in a quiet, unassuming, and forceful manner. He has made a record as a star athlete and clean player, both at football and basket- ball. As a public speaker, especially when talking of football, Elmer struts his stuff. When not studying on some difficult lesson, he spends his time by making speeches. Elmer has given his best to his Alma Mater in athletics, classroom work, and conference. Just a serious word about Hedge as he has lived among us would be fitting. He has always been loyal to Milligan in every sense of the word. Not only is he a great athlete and student, but he is one of the strongest and most forceful characters in school. Elmer ' s influence is like the undertow in a stream, powerful and compelling , yet causing not a ripple on the surface. Quiet, unassuming, he makes himself felt in all things pertaining to college life. May Milligan gain more like you, Elmer! We predict for you a great future ; for as a boy acts in school, so does he in life. Page Twenty-four