University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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“the wisest man The best conditioned and unwearied spirit in doing kindnesses” and one in whom Each student finds a friend. A man of formulae, symbols, equations, Is tliis sweet singer of noblest song. A man of good deeds and noble persuasions, A lover of birds, who earliest among The school’s early risers is off and away With bis Audubon Club at the first dawn of day. Xo word, nor phrase, nor clause complete Comes lightly to my tongue, That worthy is of this lady fair, Of whom our Seniors sung. So gently firm, so kindly just, So gracious, frank and wise; 'Pbe patron saint of Senior class, Who laud her to the skies. There is a man named Clow; History and histories be does know. And when we to his classes go lie makes our standings rather low. But we never storm or rave or blow We don’t, because wo like him so. Dear is she to us all, Ibis teacher of Milton and Wordsworth; Dear to the Sophie and Fresh, whom she charms by her gracious demeanor. Adored by the jovial Juniors, who dedicate her their “Quiver,” Lauded by Seniors sagacious, honored and loved by the faculty, Patron of Browning club; ah, dear indeed, is this teacher! Page fifteen

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To road, incite, ami form each word Into a i erfoct well-shaped ]H»arl; In these and more you must excel, If you would follow in the steps Of her who doeth all things well. Whose busy brain contrives a way To make us all up) tear on rhetorical day. Livy, Caesar, Latin prose. These and more you’ll have to know If you ever hope to he Half as wise and bright as she ()r tell a tale as wittily. Livy, Caesar, Latin prose, These and dozens more she knows. Tho’ in stature short, It is plain to see, She lacks not an inch in dignity. With her dainty ways and happy heart. She takes the laurels When it comes to art. A jollier man is not found in the school, To he genial and pleasant he makes it a rule. The School Management class says there never could he For that subject another as clever as he. From opening a school, till dismissing at night For each hour of the day he can tell what is right. So calm, serene and dignified, She little dreams, that while She’s exhorting us most earnestly To improve our charming style Half jealously we wonder, “Will she ever us adore As she did those lucky Juniors of the class of nineteen four?” Page fourteen

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 Wer lehrt uns taglioh in deni Deutsch t'nd macht uns klug und niaclit uns weis’. Cud ubersieht den “Deutschen Kreis? ' lien Dresden! Wer an die Normal sicli begiebt, I'nd Hilfe uns in allcun giebt. I'nd wird dadurch von all’ll geliebt? Herr Dresden! A patient, frank and pleasant man. Who dwells on the topmost floor Along frogs, and hugs, and creepy things. And pictures and plates hv the score; Whose words have much of the savor of Maine And whose voice doth much of music contain. In our Normal School there’s a famous preacher On “Hints in Geography” for the teacher, lie has faith in the “kids” and would do them no harm, But he scorns the old methods and the young “school inarm.” Loyal trusted friend, whose kindly words Touched with sweet comfort, makes bright The ways of some who sorrow here, Who by her smile and heart so light Keeps hope and courage ever near. Be she Martha, loyal to Cranford ladies, Be she deep in books profound, Be she making Grecian puzzles For Library Method’s class renowned; Be she weary, ill, or cheery. Sure no better can he found. Page sixteen