Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Savage Yearbook (Durant, OK)

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MIRIAM CRENSHAW 'If she has any faults, she has truly deceived us.” What better example than this can be found of ‘‘much in little”? For the past century, or has it been arj age, Miriam has had the rare pleasure of teaching the little people in the eighth grade how to tread on the arithmetic path. It might be inter- esting to note a few of her rules: (x) When you come to a crook in the path, don’t worry—it’s only the per cent mark; (2) Tip your cap to the plus mark, but beware of the minus sign; (3) Be greater than Washington, but be sure you know your arith- metic lesson every day. With this set of pedagogical rules as a foundation, what can the future hold for Miriam but bright success? BESS CUDD “A sweet maiden of eighteen summers, with curly hair and eyes of blue. Somehow, Bess has not seemed quite natural this year. For one thing, she has pinned her curls up on top of her head, as befits the dignity of a Senior, and then we seem to miss something else we used to see about her; but perhaps we just im- agine it. Bess has become noted throughout the Training School for her unusual ability and firmness in managing ‘‘hard cases.” If she continues to de- velop this rare ability she may some day be in charge of a reform school. 31

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MABEL BATTAILE “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose beneath the thorn.” Mabel is not as warlike as her name would sug- gest, though at times she has very decided opinions and expresses them in a very decided manner. She has a great deal of energy, and has very little patience with anyone who is not similarly endowed. Mabel has had the great honor and responsibility of serving as Secretary of the Senior Class. After su:h an apprenticeship, she should be qualified to fill a position of great trust. She will probably be secre- tary of State under the first woman president of the U. S. A. LOTTIE BIFFLE “A serious soul looks from those eyes.” For some reason people always mistake Lottie for the baby of her family. We cannot imagine why; perhaps it is because of her size. Lottie is one student that really enjoys her classes, having formed the habit of sleeping quietly all through them. She is deeply interested in the tariff, and we hope that before many years she may be able to settle that much disputed question to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. 30

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MABEL DAVIS “Does not Jet her hooks in eriere with having a good time. Mabel would be a good student—if she would study. Perhaps she would study if the boys would only leave her alone. But they will keep coming and she is far too kind hearted to hurt their feelings. Mabel has marked business ability, as has been demonstrated on several occasions. When Eliza- beth'-begins her career as a prima donna, she will probably make Mabel her business manager. ELIZABETH DEANE “I always work—my teachers. ” There is just one thing that keeps Elizabeth off the stage—her mother. She has all the qualifica- tions of a Prima Donna. She likes to sing, as any- one who works in the biological laboratory during the first hour in the morning will testify. If she fails to realize her ambition to go on the stage, we predict for her a great social future in Choctaw County. 32