Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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FLORENCE SHEETZ LUBOLD SELINSGRO E, PA. Selinsgrove High School. ' 14; Sophomore Bihle Prize; Class Secretary (3); Associate Editor Lanthorn; Clio; General Science; Teaching. Nickname — Flossie By-Word — Didn ' t I tell you so This damosel is ticketed to be America ' s Lydia Pankhurst. She ever delights in declaiming on the woman ' s rights question and telling insignificant and mere man what he should do and how he should act. Flossie hails from the suburb of Selinsgrove, known as the Isle of Que. On the one hand flows the serene and mighty Susquehanna, and on the other the cool and rippling Penns Creek, with the gigantic Mahanoy Mountain looming darkly in the distance. Because of this serene and aquatic environment she likely acquired her majestic bearing and flow of ironical adjectives. Many times a day she can be seen moving along these quiet waters, ever piercing their innermost depths for a face — a face of a certain minister, although he never knew that his face is pleasing to this maiden. Flossie keeps this secret idol carefully secreted in her heart and ever delights in saying that she is invulnerable so far as men are concerned. In the classroom she is, indeed, at home. No matter what question the Prof, asks she has an eager answer, and usually as correct as the mind can make reply. As you see her approach- ing arrayed in her military coat and army hat, walking along with long, firm strides, she easily might be mistaken ' for a Cossack Princess making a tour of the United States. Whatever position in life she may fill, be she a missionary or (perish the thought) the wife of one, we, the class of 1918, wish her success. She is little, but she ' s wise; She ' s a terror for her sice. Page Twenty-Nine

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JAMES BLAIR HORTON, Bond and Key BELLEVILLE, PA. Belleville High School, ' 14; Clio; Class President (2, 3); Varsity Football (3); Assistant Basketball Manager ( 3 ) ; Assistant Editor Lanthorn ; Latin Scientific ; Further Study. Nickname — Jim, Rip By-Word — . ' — :,?x — ;. ' And there came a-oozin ' out of Belleville another unknown quantity. To find its value was the problem which confronted us for two years. At first we were inclined to think Jim rather quiet, but we have been compelled to change our minds on that point, as his second nickname will testify. It has been discovered that he can hold his own with any one when it comes to making noise or raising the Old Nick. To eulogize upon all his good traits would require a book containing as many pages as there are stars in the ethereal heavens. But one of his lines of greatest achievement lies on the football field. He is one of those fellows who do well whatever they may have to do. Sometimes one would think, to hear him talk, lie is about to do something violent ; but we have long since ceased to fear him when this mood is upon him. For no matter how mad, he seems, always to remember that he is not, but is, in fact, very gentle and harmless. Though overstudy never afflicted this young man, he has frequently demonstrated that he has plenty of brains ; only they are like some people ' s good manners : they have ' em, hut they don ' t use ' em. However, as a student Jim does well in his classes so long as he stays awake, but sometimes when the instructor calls on him there is no response, and Jim is fast asleep. A man ' s task is always light if his heart is light- Page Twenty-Eight

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RALPH WALDO WOODRUFF, Bond and Key SLLINSCr.O.E, PA. Susquehanna Academy, ' 14; College Entrance Prize; Class President (1) ; Gymnasium Team (1); V. M. C. A.; Deputation Team (2. 3); Assistant Football Manager (J); Football Manager Elect; Associate Editor Lanthorn; Philo; Classical; Further Study. Nickname — Woodie By- Y°rd — For cats ' sake! Our Woodie — yes, we are proud to have this Doctor ' s son as one of us. This big cheese as he appears among us has many characteristics which make him prominent. He has a very sociable nature among the fair sex, altho not Long. He is favored, in that his parental authority is continually reminding him of his privileges. It has been noticed that he is not allowed to remain away from home anv length of time, possibly because he may be led away from the abiding influence of the home. Altho not naturally of a tormenting nature, we often find him letting little mischievous stunts burst forth, to the surprise of all of us. His special feature is his extreme dignity of poise and manner in public activity. In order to overcome a nature ofttimes grouchy, he has taken to dancing. With this additional accomplishment he is more able to afford amusement when asked to help entertain. He has a special interest in everybody ' s welfare, and has been known to plan things care- fully in order to have comfort and happiness prevail among the party. Being our worthy class president during our Freshman year, he inspired us with a purpose in life with a motto : Life is nothing of a chance. ' Tis we who make it what it is. Since his personal aim is to better himself and remain true to his friends and classmates, he has become a good example to all of us. His diligence in all things and his tenacity of purpose have made him grasp the foundations for a successful career. Uhm! — That egotistical I. Page Thirl)