University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Ivy Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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I-1. Dedication To like memory of Florence Fowler' Bokeli whose QTQCIOLLS wom- zmliness, whose love of beodgf and Lhe beau- ty ofwlwose fove are a rich splriiual legacy to die Milwaukee Stole Normal School? ,-,QQ

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2 2 l I ililnrenrv ilinmlrr Ma rr IN MEMORIAMH' I S IN the thirty-first chapter of the book of i Ifroverbs there is an inspired analysis of a Null virtuous woman. XVho shall find a valiant woman F sings m the llebrew poet, far and from the utter- most coasts is the price of herf' As I read the chapter over, verse by verse, I was amazed to find how readily my memories of Mrs. Baker followed the poet's thought. 'Streugth and beauty are her clofhingf' sings the poet, and .rhr shall laugh at the latter day. She hath opened her mouth to wisdom and thc law of clemency is 011 her tongue. It was not the privilege of many of us to know Mrs. Baker intimately, but to those who met her even once her strength and beauty were apparent,-a vigor and beauty of body through which there shone a greater strength and beauty of soul. Even the casual observer remarked in her a graciousness. a poise and withal a cheerfulness and loving-kindness that set her apart as a rare spirit. Again and again students-and faculty members too-have com- mented upon Mrs. Baker's charm of manner. It was only a refiection, I think, of a gracious soul. Mrs. Baker had clothed herself with beauty and strength, and every- one saw these garments, shining in a light from afar. Students remarked, too, her generosity and the spirit of joy and good fellowship with which she entered into their activities. Mrs. Baker was essentially unselfish and so she lost herself in others. And she loved folks. In her home she was a most delightful hostessg she met strangers easily abroad. She had a charming way of putting people at ease. of making them sure that she was interested in them. of drawing them out, of inspiring affection and of return- ing it. And always one was a little richer, a little finer for the contact. For she opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency was on her tongue. Mrs. Baker's interests were not circumscribed. She put forth her hand to strong things. Wherever Mrs. Baker lived she was a leader among those who were active in constructive work for the community. In civic affairs