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

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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

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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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EDVVARD DETLAR GALLAGHER Frankenmuth, Michigan Edward D. Gallagher was born in Saginaw, Michigan, October 13, 1887. After completing the common schools he entered the Saginaw High School, but did not complete the course. He studied at home and later secured a teachers certificate. He taught for seven years, the last year as Supt. of Schools at Sterling, Mich. During vacations Mr. Gallagher worked in his father 's news- paper offlce, where he secured experience in all departments of the profession -from printers devil to editor and publisher. He has attended Valparaiso University Uoif and on since the spring of 1907-ten and oneehalf terms in all-and this year will be graduated with both the Scientinc and Classic classes. He was Vice-President of the Classic Class the first term and al- ways an enthusiastic class worker, editor of the Annual for the Classic class and Editor-in-Chief of the Annualg the organizer and baritone of the Scientific Quartetteg editor of the 1. O. O. F. Society on the Hill. MRS. DORA HUFCHISON ' Valparaiso, Ind. Mrs. Dora. Hutchison is a native of Illinois. She was born Feb. 11, 1886, at Freeport, Ill., and attended High School at that place, finishing in 1904. Mrs. Hutchison attended the University for a period of five terms in 1906-07, as Miss Herrnsineier, She took work in the Music Department and became quite a. proiicient pianist, but returning this time with a more practical idea, she decided to do work in the Scientific and Classical departments. She com- pletes 1he Science course leading to the degree of B. S. as well as the Classic, or A. B. course. She is equipped, besides her training, with one year of experi- ence in the ranks of the pedagogues and expects to join that noble profession next year. She expects to make a specialty of language and literature, and after teaching a year or two will take some more work along that line in Chi- cago University. Mrs. Hutchison has many friends who wish for her success in her chosen vocation, as well as in her hobby or avocation-raising Howers. 26