Nebraska Wesleyan University - Plainsman Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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THE COYOTE 13 Leila Mary Admire, Theophanian. Small in stature ; brilliant in intellect, and fond of the boys. Born in Oakdale, Nebraska, where she has resided, in the same house, ever since. Graduated from High School when sixteen. She soon retired to Wesley an, became a fresh- man and has been promoted ' every year from that time on. Her favorite exclama- tions are O Ben ! and O joy ! — Laughs at any old joke. She has not yet sufficiently im- pressed the preps, with her ' ' Seniority, ' to keep them from requesting the elementary literature assignment of her. In the near future, however — being too young to decide further— she expects to be a lady professor. Charles H. Windnagle, Theophanian. The hero of the class is twenty -two years, old and not very pretty, having an Oom Paul cut of features. Yet he is a gentleman of the Elizabethan style. Favorite hero— Sir Walter Raleigh, over whom he improves for he carries the ladies across the muddy streets He comes from the wild and wooly west, but nevertheless has decided ideas as to the prop- erties of ladies dress. At present is presi- dent of the Y. M. C. A. Intends to be a preacher. Edith De Bra (Iraham, Willard. Served the society as vice-president, secretary and literary critic, also held a place on the stafL of the Wesley an as music critic. Filled each of these places most efficiently. She has spent seven years at Wesleyan. Her chosen pro- fession is that of a teacher. Favorite studies French and English. She has never been known to participate in class ' ' scraps, ' ' but has awlays upheld the dignity of the class. R. A. Gortner. Poet, scientist. Born among the sand hills of Holt County, Neb- raska. When still quite young he went to Africa and ever since asserts that he crossed the ocean. No one believes it, however, for he insists that the ocean ' s roar in the sea shell is a delusion That he is successful in chem- ical science is shown by the fact that he has made five original researches with Dr F. J. Awlay which have already appeared in the American Chemical Journal and Berichte.

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12 THE COYOTE Ethel Whiting. First in war— peace— and the hearts of the Seniors. The president of the class. When asked concerning her age she answered, ' ' Oh, ' ' and in response to the query, married if she said, not yet. She is a daughter of Nebraska and a credit to her mother. The Senior Orophilians call her sister. The Young Women s Christian Association have chosen her as their Mission Study Chairman. The Student Volunteers hail her as a comrade. She is going to the foreign field, because the need is there, and I have no good reason for not going Archibald Major Shambaugh, Orophilian. Began life on a ranch near Superior, Nebras- ka. Entered Wesleyan as a Freshman,— was very much like ' all freshmen and, by his cousin, still considered hopeless. Hobby — perfection. Future calling, — law. After graduation from Wesleyan, Archie will enter a law school for a few years training to sup- plement his Child Study Course— he will be fully equipped for a successful future as an efficient judge in a Juvenile Court. A good student and one of the few good looking boys in the Senior Class. Afraid of ever being found in the wrong, therefore alway ready for a reconsideration of , the reconsider- ation. ' ' Lura Holmes Blakeslee. This is all of it as yet. Was born at Wahoo, Nebraska, Aug- ust 26, 188— well what ' s the difference. She has been an ' 07er for full four years, and most of this time has been working hard on her major, which is ' ' Dutch. ' ' She is a loyal member of the Orophilian Society. Says that her ambition is not to teach school, but to become a proficient cook. Emory Elzy York. Born in Iowa. Raised on a homestead among the w oods and lakes of Minnesota. Harks back to primitive life, and would rather be an unrestricted savage than a pampered Senior. A firm believer in physical culture and all it advocates in regard to dress. Would rather be an athlete than President. Assistant in German department for three years. Declares that one of the most important things in the education of a student is learning to leave out the non- essentials of every lesson. Is opposed to the censorship of the jjress. Loves science and expects to complete a course in civil engine- ering.

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14 THE COYOTE N. Agnes Enyeart. Born in Missouri, to be prepared for her, Don ' t believe it, show me. ' ' Later moved to Oklahoma, but was soon attracted to Nebraska by the fame of Wesleyan. She is a minister ' s daughter so of course can t be otherwise than good. By nature, modest and kind. Very studious, when she isn ' t otherwise. Laughs at those who haven ' t time, for Agnes has time for everything : sewing, cooking, housekeeping, ball games, recitals, lectures, class meetings and walking— yes everything. Fond of fruit, especially lemons. Entered University as a third prep, and is proud to be graduated with the class of ' 07. Future prospect— keep- ing house in Canada. Lewis Franklin Townsend. Born in the Stone age. Short, thick, and fat in figure. Came to Wesleyan six years ago and has spent most of his time arguing with his Profs — since reciting ones lesson is so incon- venient. He does not believe in waiting till his College life is over, to decide about the future ; but is already a married preacher. In the near future he expects to attend Drew Theological Seminary, where, no doubt, he will build up higher the fame of Wesleyan. Harriet A. Pearson. The fact that she is president of the Oratorical Association, vice- president of the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, liter- arv editor of the college paper, and a preach- er ' s daughter, is proof sufficient of her popu- larity. She spent her Freshman and Sopho- more yeais at Hastings College, but came to the Nebraska Wesleyan to be a member of the mighty — in her Junior year. She is very prominent in the Department of English, both as a brilliant student, and as a superior afflicted with the red ink habit. Ambitious, energetic, and never weary with well doing, is our Harriet. Ralph Eugene Cressey. Was discovered in Iowa, where Red Oak was handy, late in October 1884. He is the youngest child of his parents, likewise the eldest. He never did anything worthy of note until he entered Wesleyan four years ago. He took regular work in the military department and special work on the outside. He attained to the highest positions in his military work and expects to, in his outside work soon. An Oro- philian. Hopes to become president of the amalgamated railway systems in the near future. Success to him.