Morris Harvey College - Harveyan Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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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

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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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Herbert, the forever ambitious one of our class, will achieve much renown in his chosen profession, architecture. He will become famous for his plans for handsome public buildings and artistic churches, not to mention the countless beautiful homes which will be erected all over this great country of ours. And Effie, our artist, is destined to become a great renowned painter of her time. Her pictures will hold places of honor in all the leading art galleries, both of her own country and Europe. She will not only be a successful painter, but an enviable house- keeper as well, for she will also sail on matrimony’s sea- Ernestine, the optimist, will be a very prominent society editor for one of our country’s largest daily papers. And more than this is in store for “Tot,” for much happiness awaits her in the form of a neat little bungalow nestled among the West Virginia hills when she tires of the noisy, rushing city. And Myrtle, the quietest girl in the class, who is naturally fond of children, will be a most successful kindergarten teacher. She will introduce many new methods of school room procedure which will be rivaled only by Madam Montessori. Eva, the class musician, will attain great skill in her favorite subject, piano. She will go abroad where she will study under the leading musicians of the day and upon her return she will give concerts which will bring her great honor and fame. Elbert, the genius of our class, will be one of the greatest politician of his time and more than this, for his tact and ability will win for him a place in congress where he will institute many great reforms that will aid materially in the advance- ment of our new era.