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

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This portrait to my mind’s eye came, tlie while I thought of thee, our well loved Adelyn. Brown hair, blue eyes, a catchy smile, A stately form, and voice that is divine. Her nationality? That’s hard to tell: But a diamond on her linger says she’s “Welsh. Tho toiling daily for the school he loves, lie dwells unmoved by petty cares and trials. Inspired by high ideals and lofty thoughts; But if a kindly word or deed can aid Some weary straggler to adjust his work lie counts it greatest happiness to lend A helping hand and sympathetic heart. Where is tongue of wit so sure. Where is a manner more demure, Where is a heart more true and pure. 'Phan herwhom now we sing? Loved by the students full well is she, Illustrious her name “Annie Laurie” Immortal in song ever famous to be. For we sing her praise and glory. “And on that cheek and o’er that brow So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win. the tints that glow. But tell of days in good news spent; A mind at peace with all below. A heart whose love is innocent!” Always a pleasant voice has she. Always a sunny smile; And many a helping hand she gives To the students in sad sore trial. And whether they work in her classes Or just to the art room go. You’ll hear in the talk of these students, “Miss Bowman’sa peach you know.” Page eighteen

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Not “earthy” but a higher being, all lost In contemplation of great steeps, Interpreter between the stars and us, Who loves and lives the “blameless life,” And points us out the path to virtue By bis serene and Godly way. A woman of deliberation Who values truth and right And scorns things less. Who wastes no words in approbation We’ll all confess. lie’s the man who handles the chisel, And be who uses the plane; And he who down on the basement floor Continues ever to reign, While to teachers be argues his cause Till bis work seems minus all flaws. Who is sought by our Normal athlcticians ? Who is sought by our Normal and city tenniscians? Who is sought by the Freshman algebrician? Mr. Cool idge. Who is sought by his sonny, without discretion? Who is sought to sing “Joey” with great expression? Who is sought by the amateurs of the Phoenici(ons) ? Off to one side of Normal ball Ts a room which readily welcomes all. And this lady is found who reigns'supreme Over large classes, and keeps serene, Who is ever ready with repartee And often smiles at pranks or glee. “Right face—about march About march—right face!” Page seventeen

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Look and see on this page above Tli© picture of one we truly love; The picture of one with a thoughtful air, Helpful and kind beyond compare. In each student’s heart a place hath she. We’ll remember her always wherever we be. “She is most fair, and thereunto Her life doth lightly harmonize; Keeling or thought that was not true Xe’er made less beautiful the blue t'nelouded heaven of her eyes.” Kind is her reign as the reign of a Queen adored by her subjects, When at the end of a quarter, harassed and worn and worried The practice teachers seek her aid and children cluster for standings, Then is her soldier-like spirit wonderfully shown and apparent. Kindness, precision, and sense combined with wonderful wisdom, Dominate her life and express themselves in her hearing. Miss Mead . of course we shall miss her; Miss Mead every Normal girl loves. Hut nowadays they say in a queer secret way. She hath a strange fancy for doves. But jierhaps they don’t know Time only will show, If they’re right. “She is a woman: one in whom The springtime of her childish years Hath never lost its fresh perfume. Tho knowing well that life hath room For many blights and many tears.” Page nineteen