Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Mis Orrel Allen vhere she Claims Ohio as ihe St. Johns as ihe town. She has spent two years in the Taylor University School of Music, and three years in the Academy. She holds the unique dislinc- lion, of being one lady who has held seven different offices in the Philalethean Society, among them the Presidency. She is the Philo reader for 1913. Miss Allen IS a lady wilh many commendable qualities. Guy W. Holmes President of the class of 1913. honored the Key- stone state by making his first appearance there. Judg- ing by his recent visit to that stale, it still holds the highest place in his esteem. He came to Indiana in 1904. He graduated from the Academy of Taylor Lmversily ,n 1909 and from ih: School of Oratory in 1910, He IS very industrious and makes an un- tiring effort in the pursuit of knowlcdse. By his life, he expresses the hope of Washington. ■■) hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enoufh to maintain, what 1 consider the most enviable of all titles; the character of an honest man. 17 Mtss Emm, Tanner First smiled in Kniman. Indiana, In 1908 she grad- uated from the Rensselaer High School. While in Taylor she has held the offices of secretary, treasurer, and chaplain in the Philalethean Literary Society. Her life has been an inspiration to many students. She inlicipates service in the foreign fields, as a co-worker of one of lh» 1912 graduales.

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Officers of Coll Motto: Jus Possesionis. Colors: Steel Gray and Old Gold. Flower: Crimson Rose. P ' ' e ' dent Guv W. Holmes Vice President Emma Tanner 16 ege Seniors Secretary Orrel Allen Treasurer William L. Kidder Poetess : Mrs. W. L. Thompson Prapliet May Draper Historian Quv W. HoLMES

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Flora Ellen Brooks Was born al Noblesville, Indiana. She gradualed from the Noblesv.lle High School in 190H. Desiring to teach the rising generation she attended the State Normal, and the following year taught. Seeing great possibilities in the business world, she took work in a business college and graduated in that work. Later, coming lo Taylor University she entered the college. She was secretary of her class in 1911 and has served faithfully as college stenographer. She is of a pleasing disposition, and has a fondness for basket ball. W ' lLIJAM L. KiDDLR Was born near Penn ■an. New 1 ' oik His school career began when he entered the district school Com ino lo Taylor University he entered the Academy but during his Sophomore year in College he left school, spendint? Iwo years in ihe ministry. He re-entered Taylor University in 1911 and will receive the de- gree of A.B. in 1913. While a student here he took an active part in the Philalethean Literary Society and has held many offices. His life will be spent in the l.S Olive May Draper Iowa should be proud of Olive May Draper; for she IS a very worthy maiden. The public schools, and Sutherland High School, gave this lady a good start in her education. During the year 1907-08 she taught public school, then attended Central Holiness Univer- silv 1908-10. In 1910-11 she taught in a Holiness school in Missouri. Entering Taylor in 1911 she learned that she was worthy to graduate wilh the class of -13. After completing her work in school she will