Morris Harvey College - Harveyan Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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have known it was because the teacher had failed to realize what was important in the books, for, of course, there was nothing important in any Pedagogy or Psychology that we did not know. But we were not forced to form a bad opinion of any of the teachers for the class came forth with colors flying, and no visible marks of what they had passed through save sleepy looks, caused from a little study on the night before. The examinations over we started on our last semester, with a great deal to do and a little time in which to do it. But with our usual determination we started to work resolved not to let a little thing like time have any effect on us. I would that I could give you a history of each member of the class, but I must name only a few of their collective virtues, for space and time will not permit me to do otherwise. Some are gifted with sweet angelic voices; some are talented with oratory; some can read foreign tongues as easily as English; others are possessed with the ability of asking more questions in one hour than anybody could answer in a year. But why should I dwell on the past glories of our class? Much more might be said, perhaps both good and bad ; only the future can tell to what heights its members will climb. But rest assured, whether it he feeding chickens on a West Virginia farm, or president of the United States; we will fill either position with equal grace and dignity, and will never do anything that would in anyway reflect on our Alma Mater, or on our past glories. This little history I’ve related, The truth to tell I’ve striven ; If in any way I’ve deviated, I hope I’ll be forgiven. 23

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The faculty, having once been Seniors themselves, realized our worth and gave us Senior privileges at the beginning of the year. They permitted us to go to the library w ithout permission, and did not compel us to study in the afternoon, unless we had to go to the detention class, and, of course, no Senior ever did that. We have appreciated these privileges, and have shown the faculty we were worthy of them. We let no grass grow under our feet, and in a few weeks our fame had spread abroad. Our representatives on the gridiron reflected the greatness of the class by their phenomenal athletic work. In the literary societies all were held spell-bound by our wonderful words, both spoken and written- In fact, there was no field of activity in school that was not occupied by some member of our class. We were the ones that first conceived the idea of publishing an annual. And it was the president of our class who was elected business manager of the first publica- tion. and who collected or rather attempted to collect money for it, until, to use his own words, he was, “A mere shadder of his former self.” Nothing gave the pupils of the Model Department more pleasure than to have us practice teaching on them. We have their word for it that we are the best teachers they ever had. They recognized our greatness and appreciated it. Never were they known to ask us a question that we could not answer — after having consulted our text- books. Scarcely did our class know the meaning of rules. For we were never compelled to feel the effects of them, except in a few cases, when of course, someone else was to blame. If all pupils had respected law and order as we did, rules would have been unnecessary. Never were we caught writing notes, or talking in the halls, and we knew the nature of demerits only by hearsay. We did every thing, even our studying, at the required hours, and at no other time. One of our remarkable characteristics was our wonderful love for note books and parallel readings. Never was a class given so many readings to do, but we read them without a murmur. We were noted for our speed in getting up note books the night before they were to be handed in, and when they were finished they were, of course, models of neatness- Wlien the mid-year examinations came we felt just a little anxious for fear some- thing like a Psychology or a Pedagogy examination might cause our class to decrease in numbers. Of course, should there have been an occurrence of this kind we would 22

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Senior Class Prophecy Gladys Harper. O NE bright afternoon of a beautiful spring day I was walking through the woods intently studying nature. There I met a man, worn and haggard, carrying a sickle in his hand, whom I immediately recognized as the much evaded old man. Father Time. No doubt some might say this was a lowly place for one so noted as Father Time, but if one had only observed his abode with an aesthetic taste, he would have recognized a picture of God’s own handiwork revealed in blooming flowers, waving grass and the murmuring trees. Merry Youth danced about Father Time, asking questions such as these; “What does the future hold in store for me? Does happiness await me?” Father ' l ime’s ready answers to these questions set me to thinking, and my first thought was how happy I would be to know just what was in store for my classmates at M. H. C. As soon as Father Time had a moment to spare, I said, “Dear Sir, will you please tell me what the future holds for my classmates?” And this is the prophecy that Father Time gave me: Watt, the deserving president of our class, will have many trying obstacles to overcome before he reaches his goal, but with a clear conscience and a steady aim he finally will reach his chosen pinnacle of success and have the honor of being a noted educator. He will make some very great reforms in education, and thereby benefit the people of other countries as well as of his own country. Glenna, our secretary, is destined to bring many honors to herself in an educa- tional line before she enters upon the duties of that noblest profession, cheering the fire- side of a little cottage for a whimsical man. She will be happy in the home and will reign as supreme queen of domestic happiness. Julia, the most dignified member, will find assured happiness in the role of a modest, unassuming wife of a minister. She will have a host of friends and by her charming and unselfish manner will be a well spring of happiness in any community. Grace, the most studious member of our class, is destined to become a social worker of great prominence. Soon after leaving Morris Harvey she will establish a social settlement in one of the large cities of our country where she will be able to put into practice a number of her pet schemes. Grace takes the greatest interest in all reforms looking to the betterment of our race. Though she firmly believes in thorough equality of her sex, she will not become a follower of the famous Mrs. Pankhurst. 24