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

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15. •''rank li. Mitchell 16. Katherine G. Ah'ord 17. 1‘lla G. Parmele iS. Augustus If'. I ret lien 19. Mary I. Mcluutdcn 20. I.. I.. Summers 21. H alter F. Coolidgc Page eighteen

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ADOLPHUS II SAGE. Me may be found daily elucidating for curious but interested students some of the intricate laws of the physical universe. When not at this task he may be found experimenting and pondering over puzzling problems in natural philosophy. With the sagacity of insight which we may call genius, he explains the perplexing problems of physics so that the mistiness in the minds of students disappear as by enchantment. HENRY N. GODDARD. Urged on life's way by varied duties, yet. Performing each task with never-tiring zeal. Mysterious molecules, while reflecting a property in his restless manner. Arc the center of his graver thoughts; But in the dainty pumpkin vine and aster of our campus garden His simpler interests lie revealed. For him. we willingly obey all lalto-alory rules: And utKracked jokes, like fumes, wreathe round and round. We save ours.—so docs he; And spring them all at the Chemistry Spree. LILLIAN G. KIMBALL. Miss Kimball is queen of the Professional English domain. It is from her we receive the knowledge of how to teach the eight parts of speech and all that thereon hangs. Greater than this is the model site puts liefore us. Always grave and sweet, she humbles yet encourages us so that we resolve to keep a titT upper lip and to become like her. Her sound common-sense talks lift a discouraged student from the vale of tears and spur him on. FREDERICK R. CLOW. A large, broad mind, enriched by economic laws and principles. The nourishment whereby our tiny brains expand and grow! Ever on deepest thoughts intent, which blossom into noble deeds And find expression in literary work or modern architecture. How delightful the conversation, a product of calm and deep insight. Of this man in whom we recognize so much as unexpressed. ELLEN F. P. PEAKE. We all sing the praise of this patron of literature. Her sympathetic nature wins the hearts of students. In each is awakened a higher ideal. With a thoro knowledge of the subject site teaches and with her encouraging way. she creates a desire to know more about the great writers. B. MACK DRESDEN. Where shall we find a more excellent example of one who combines all the best qualities in his every-day life, than Mr. Dresden. Kind to a marvelous degree, patient beyond comparison and with a judgment that rings with the truth of sincerity, he. by his presence in his chosen profession, raises it to the dignity and poise of one of the greatest of the great professions. HARRY R. FLING. Here is a man who is a worker, and who rightfully expects others to do their share. A lover of facts, he holds others to clear cold facts. With an eye keen to observe the future possibilities in life, he yet holds those whom he instructs to their present conditions and surroundings, lie is a master of facts, a just critic, and a judge of human nature. Pngc seventeen

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FRANK K. MITCHELL. Frank E. Mitchell, intended hy nature to he a philosopher and inventor; forced hy circumstances to teach geography in the Oshkosh Normal School. His wit is uncqualcd. his ability to tell stories would make him famous were he to put them in l»ook form. The students say. “Mitchell’s ail right, isn't he? Clot so much out of the quarter's work! A lot of geography, a lot of geology, a lot of psychology, a lot of physics,—all l ound together by common sense.” KATHERINE S. Al.VORD. Some day when you are wandering thru the corridors of the third Hour you may accidentally spy a door laln-led, “History. If you should, do, not fail to enter, for you will find one who will welcome you cordially. This i Miss Katherine S. Alvord. associate in History and Latin. She is an enthusiast. No one can enter her classes without l cing inspired by her to labor for higher goals. ELLA G. PAR M RLE. One of the best friends of the students is our librarian. No one seeing the students lined up at the library door, anxious to say good morning before their eight o’clock class can doubt this. In the evening it i-» just the same,—the librarian is the last one to whom we say good night. Nov who can justly claim to be more popular than Miss Pannele? AUGUSTUS W. TRETTIEN. As a man’s principles, so the man; and as a man. so his works! We see many men who preach the doctrine, but their words fall upon our ears only a% so many empty syllables simply because their lives do not bear out their words. To have strong principles and live up to them is to be a man. Mr. Trettien is not only this but he combines with it the rare gift of imparting to others the desire to be like him. which power is the gift of the teacher. MARY I. MeFADDEN. Every time I pass her door and see her at her desk and catch her friendly smile I think:— Strong and always true and kind, A better friend you could not find. Practice teachers truly love her And other students roirtd her hover. While with cheery smile and kindly word. All their trials and troubles arc heard. In her beautiful dark brown eyes A look of sympathy lies. L. L. SUMMERS. Mr. Summers believes that a teacher to be worthy the name, should be a doer as well as a thinker. How well lie exemplifies this in his daily routine. All his work is practical, progressive, and inspiring, lie is a man exactly fitted to his chosen work—full of energy and manual ability and still well balanced by his sound pedagogical views. In order to appreciate fully his patience and kindly spirit, one has to spend but a few periods of work under his direction. WALTER F. COOLIIIGK. Where would athletics lie, but for Mr. Coolidgc? The one who is constantly planning means whereby this phase of school work may not be financially wrecked. What would Income of our Iniys, were it not for this man. their adviser and their spur? No amount of work too much. No effort too great. To help the athletes accomplish What they undertake. Page nineteen