University of Southern Mississippi - Southerner Yearbook (Hattiesburg, MS)

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JOHN S. FINLAYSON, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. J. S. is one of the many town students from the city ot' Hattiesburg who has made good at the college and who aspire to putting the spirit and purpose of the Normal College into practice in an ideal rural school. John is a fellow whom one is fortunate to claim as a friend. Honest in his convictions, clear in his judg- ments, he is always found on the right side of every question, no task too great for him to undertake to be- friend a fellow-being. In fact he has even been known to pack home whole volumes of M. H. P. after he had allowed some of his friends to possess themselves of the loose leaves from the volume containing the assignment. Yes, girls, he is single. He admits to a few that he was one time in love but he now claims to be immune. However. he holds to the truth, That only Fools never change their minds. He is very energetic, being one of the Normal 'Leven and a member of the Prestonian Literary Society, but his favorite sport is fishing in Leaf River. F. L. FRENCH. Paris, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Who does the best his circumstance allows, does well, acts nobly-angels could do no more. French is known as a jelly Bean right from Paris. He's one of the class favorites, and has an eye for busi- ness. Because of this he was made business manager of the Neka Camon. French made a good record in college. He took an active part in athletics, society and Y. M. C. A. work, and was always ready to respond when duty called. The friendly spirit which he possesses made everyone that met him feel that he was a friend to them, and always a true sport.

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COOPER JOHNSTON DARBY. Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. Some years after lberville and Bienville made the first settlement on Mississippi soil 116991 at Biloxi, Har- rison County, Mississippi, the subject of this sketch was born in the same county near McHenry. He is known in his home community as Cooper,' and to his college mates as C. J. or Darby, The foundation of his education was laid in the public schools of his native countyg and while in the public schools he developed that talent for debate by which he has distinguished himself at the M. N. C. Mr. Darby entered the Normal College during the stump age 119137, and has been off and on ever since, droping out several times to teachg and in 1917, to serve his country in the Great War. After being dis- charged from the army he worked in the city of Hatties- burg, until the opening of session of 1919-20, when he re-entered the college. Darby has a keen intellect and his ability to master his studies is shown in his class work. He has won the high regard of the faculty and student body. He has been a loyal student, ready always to support every phase of college life. To show confidence in him his fellow students elected him to the following offices: President of Prestonian Literary Society, Representa- tive to Blue Ridge Y. M. C. A. Conference 19193 Honor Council, 1919-203 Business Manager of Normal College News, 1919-205 Debating Team, 1919-20, Manager of the Picture Show. 1920-21, Editor-in-Chief of Neka Camon, 1920-21. JOHN A. ECKHOFF, Lucedale, George County, Mississippi. On one September day, nineteen hundred nineteen, john entered the Normal College with the determination to finish the diploma course with his classmates of the session 1920-21. Victory is his. He claims many friends and stands highly respected by those who know him. He has been an active worker in all student activities, and showed his quality by winning a place in the debating team of 1919-20. As a further manifestation of his high standing he was elected secretary of the college Y. M. C. A. by popular vote of the association, and to a seat in the Student Government Honor Council by the vote of the student body of 1920-21. Another honor bestowed upon him was that of Editor-in-Chief of the Normal College News dur- ing the same year. If you are blue john will cheer you up. If you are cheerful you will find your likeness int him. If you want a true friend choose him. P

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wif' MARY LOUISE FRIST, Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Mary ,Louise comes to us from Nleridiang and, if she is representative of the young women of that city, we can say in all sincerity, May each class have an increasing number of Meridian's fair daughters. She has been classed by her fellows as uadorablef' Born to be loved, radiating sunshine, rejoicing with the happy, sorrowing with the distressed, interceding with the angry, she exhibits virtues and graces that spring only from the great depths within, from a strong character, firmly rooted in a faith in the Eternal Goodness. She has always been a student of the highest grade, while at the same time she enjoys her off hours to the fullest. Loved and respected by students and faculty alike, she will ever find a warm welcome awaiting her at the Normal College. MRS. MYRTIS WOODLEY HALL. Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Quiet talk she llketh best, In a bower of gentle looks- Watering flowers, or reading books, And all hearts do pray God love her! Ay, and always, in good sooth We may all be sure He doth. Who does not know her, this quiet, reserved, tmay I say?J dignified member of our class! She stands al- ways for an All A record, studies at noon while we play, and takes home great piles of reference books for- well, maybe she would rather I would not tell that! You may always depend upon her to be on hand, to know more than is really expected of any of us, and to attend Chapel. She is an honor to our class, a lovable and delightful person to know, and happy indeed are you if she calls you friend.