Milligan College - Buffalo Yearbook (Elizabethton, TN)

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WILLIAM E. HYDER, B. S Johnson City, Tennessee President of Senior Class ; American Literary Society; Varsity Football, ' 21- ' 22- ' 23- ' 24; Business Manager of Buffalo, ' 24; Trident Staff, ' 24. Several years ago there came into Milligan halls a young man familiarfy and affectionately known as Skinny Hyder. With the exception of one year, Bill has been right here since his first coming; and during these years Skinny has creditably discharged every duty pertaining to the college, the major duties of the President and Dean possibly excepted. If a student ' s intrinsic business ability can be measured in terms of his versatility, and his proficiency in perform- ing the many outside tasks which can be assigned by the authorities, we are safe in pronouncing Bill a genius in business. Recognizing this outstanding char- acteristic in Bill, the students have regularly made him business manager of all college publications. The many duties required of him were insufficient to keep a chance arrow of the little blind god, Dan Cupid, from piercing his warm heart; although the object of his affection is his college senior by one short year, indications are that he is about to suc- cumb to the wound inflicted by cupid two years ago. His recovery seems dangerously slow. Dependibility, earnestness, and loyalty have char- acterized Skinny ' s part in all activities. On the gridiron he distinguished himself as a guard and remained as firm as the rock of Gibraltar for four successive years. A practical, though very successful career is predicted for our genial good friend, Wil- liam E. Hyder. Page Twenty-five

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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

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Buffalo Staff, ' 24; Varsity Basketball, ' 24; Secretary of Senior Class. Alfred Keefauver closes with his present senior year an honorable career of four years at Milligan College. .Alfred was painfully conscious of himself when he arrived on the hill. But, as the years went on, he learned more and more the functions of the will and gained in self-esteem and mental poise and vigor. He did not become afflicted with the almost fatal disease which attacks many sophomores, nor is he going out into the world like some seniors, to solve all of its vexing problems. He has learned how to secure conference and to speak to a girl, sometimes, without blushing. Alfred has always been one of our fastest subs in basketball, and a very useful pitcher for our baseball team. This year he will bear his equal share with Wild Bill and Squatty Phil on the mound. Keefauver has many friends in Milligan who wish for him great success in his chosen career. He will always find a welcome when he returns to Milligan Wherever Alfred goes, Milligan will have a friend and he will recommend her to young men and women everywhere by the high ideals he has always had and by the clean young manhood he will bestow upon the community that is so fortunate as to be selected for his future home. Page Twenty-six