Morris Harvey College - Harveyan Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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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

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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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Seniors Gladys Jenise Harper. Russellville, West Virginia. “Gloddie.” Normal. “Persist, persevere, and you will find most things attainable that are possible. Gladys is of a quiet and unassuming dis- position, and she goes about her work so studiously that there isn’t any reason why she should dread the revelation of the big book in the president’s office. She is an ardent worker in the Pierian Literary So- ciety, and her productions there are of such a nature as to justify the prophecy of a literary career, were it not for her success with the “model kids.” However, the indi- cations are that she will become a successful wielder of the birch twig, provided some man, who cares nothing for the progress of education, does not rule otherwise. Of her ambition we have not spoken ; heretofore it has been a diploma; but that day is no longer. If her thoughts follow the line of least resistance, which is for a normal senior, teaching, the state may profit by it. Class prophet. Eva George Hopkins. Danville, West Virginia. “Hoppy.” Normal. “To be merry best becomes you; for out of question you were born in a merry hour. No one is ever blue, when Eva is around, for with her comes the sunshine. During her stay among us she had gladdened many, many weary hours by her bright smiles and funny stories. In music she excels; for her work along this line is known and appre- ciated by all who have heard her. Senior privileges come but once and her perse- verance and years of waiting “Hoppy” has earned them. Her ambition is to be a trained nurse and live in single blessedness. She is sure to succeed in anything she under- takes, but — be careful “Hoppy,” not many people can resist your sunny disposition. “Joke Editor Harveyan.”