Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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' c ve ff: TV GORDON VVOOD COLDREN Perryopolis. Pa. Gordon VV. Coldren was born Jan. 30, 1889, near the village ot Redstone. Pa. Part of his early boyhood was spent in listening to the music of the song- sparrows of sylvan districts. One morn, he followed a little songster until it lit near the window of a maiden, who seemed to be struggling with the birds for vocal supremacy. Gordon listened a second, then said: l'm sure you're both birds ln the window and tree But the bird in the window ' Shall make the music for me.'l Even now, Mr. Colclren is frequently amused by the birds. Graduating from tl1e Normal School in Southern Pa. in 1908, he was num- bered among school teachers of that state for two years. Mr. Coldren entered Valparaiso in 1910 and has used his influence in making the merry throng more merry. He also finished the Scientific course this year. CALVIN DAGGETT Valparaiso. Ind. About March 21, 1886, Calvin Daggett became an object of wonder and admiration to his paients and relatives. Ever since, he has not only held, but improved this position until he is an object of wonder to the Professors and ad- miration of the ladies. After singing a few songs in the cornlields of Bureau Co., Illinois, Calvin enrolled with the boys at 'Valpo. Graduating from the Scientiie Course in 1908, then back to Illinois, he made for himself a brief but very successful pedagogical career and finally dropped in at Val- paraiso in 1911. finished the Commercial Course, and is now a. hard worker in the Classic Class. 1 Mr. Daggett was honored by the office of Class Preiident in the spring term and t'Goodly was the office that he filled. ' 2 4

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H. E. BRIAN d St. Francisville, Ill. And this is our worthy classmate, Mr. H. E. Brian. Lawrence Co., Ill., claims the birthplace of Mr. Brian on Oct. 6, 1888. A very precocious boy was H. E., being graduated from High School at the age of seventeen. He enter- ed Valparaiso University in 1905, and has been a faithful student ever since. In 1908, he received his B. S. degree and matriculated in the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 1910. Two successful years has Mr. Brian completed, and at the same time has been assistant instructor in Bacteriology and Pathol- ogy. Mr. Brian will receive his degree in Medicine in two years, and then he hopes to become a good old country doctor g but Mr. Brian's friends are sure there are larger fields awaiting him, and that he will not only add honors to the Medical profession, but to the Classic Class of 1912 as well. 1 MARX MAE COBB Valparaiso, Ind. Mary Mae Cobb was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, January 17, 1887, and the remarkable thing about it is that she is willing that the public should know her age-if they are that curious. Miss Cobb was graduated from the Valparaiso High School, and the.Scientific Course of the University in 1911. She is a successful teacher and is not only successful in teaching little children, but even grown up children she manages with great skill. There is a Classic of large physique and impressing personality that is as docile as a lamb in the ar-ar-hands of Mary. Figuratively speaking he is Mary 's little lamb. Her value in the Class is indicated by the positions she has held. She served on the refreshment and social committees and the history of the Class has been entrusted to her care. Her aspirations are high. Her expressed purpose is to be graduated from the Indiana State University some time, and her supposed purpose-according to rumor-is to be a complement of the previously men- tioned Classic. 23 Iaiglf WF 5.

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THOMAS F. DeWANE Stangleville, Wiscoiisiii Thomas F. DeWane was born at Green Bay, Wiscoiisin. He early devel- oped a thirst for knowledge. After attending the public schools of his home town he went to the Waiisaiiliey High School and was graduated from there with honors. Later he studied at Valparaiso University and received the de- grees of B. S., Pg. B. and A. B. Mr. DeWa11e is a popular young man and a fine student. He is the possessor of a fine sense of humor and a believer in the doctrine that Uthe man worth while is the man with a smile when every- thing goes dead wrong? His classmates appreciate his good qualities and have shown their esteem by electing him to their highest offices. At present he is President of the Classic Class. Mr. DeVVane is not only a good student, but he also has business ability and good practical sense. The patrons of the as Superintendent for this coming year. CHAS. F. ERWIN Poolville, Texas The subject of this sketch was born in the biggest, if not the best state of Old Uncle Samuel 's dominion, in the notable year 1884. He spent three years of his childhood in the state of Arkansas, but, as he was less than five years of age when he left, he could hardly be held responsible for the deed. Owing to the color of his hair, he was frequently known by the appellation of cotton- head, but since he has entered upon his school career, he has more names than he could count upon his Hngers and toes. This is perhaps due to the fact that he has such a large number of friends, such as they are. 4 ' Upto the age of twenty, he Hhad been about more than almost any one else, but it was mostly about home. With the exception of six years he spent all his life in his native state, hence he may be called a regular beef-headfl 25 High School at Edgemont, South Dakota, are fortunate to secure his services at f 'ii' - K WK ix