Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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THE NOR THEIQ Here's WARWICK, as gentle as zephyrs of May, Here's BABBITT, so helpful and friendly and still, A bit of clear sunshine to brighten our way. Who bears on her forehead the crown of Good Will H s i I

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