Morris Harvey College - Harveyan Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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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.

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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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Ernestine Clara Blackwood. Milton, West Virginia- “Tot.” Normal. I am sure care’s an enemy to life.” Ernestine Clara Blackwood is too long a name for her so we call her simply “Tot” which suits her stature better. No one has ever been able to ascertain just how tall she is for it won’t do to ask her. But “1 ot makes up for her shortness bv being able to express herself freely on any subject. Some- how or somewhere, “Tot” has got the privilege of saying tilings to the teachers that no one else can. Perhaps it is because she has lived most of her life among them. Her aspiration is to be a school teacher up the G. V. where she sincerely hopes Latin and Geometry have never been heard of. May she attain success wherever she goes. Effie May Holton. Salt Rock, West Virginia. “Witty.” Expression, Normal. “I hear, yet say not much, but think the more-’ A faithful worker and a diligent student, she deserves the praise accorded her. Effie is always on time and does her w’ork so well that the reprimands of the teachers never come her way. She is a thoughtful and studious person, caring not for the gaieties and frivolities of life, but rather enjoys study and hard work necessary to attain success. Ambition is the secret of success; this is why Effie is successful. She has “hitched her wagon to a star” and is climb- ing toward the goal. Her work and stand- ing as a student need no comment, for we have seen and admired her pictures, heard and praised her readings, and listened while she spoke, for we knew her words were of sound wisdom. Secretary, Y. W. C. A.. 14; Artist, Harvevan. 26