West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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J. FOREST WITTEN. Buckliannon, W. Va. Y. M. C. A., and Excelsior Literary Society. This young man was born in the dim and distant past of long ago, in the state of Ohio. He is the only member of the class who works in double harness. At present, he performs the duties of field agent of the West Virginia Anti-Saloon League, in addi- tion to his regular class work. His terrific outbursts of oratory, with which he keeps us well soaked, are suggestive of the most violent wind storm that ever swept over our little Mountain State. He is en- gaged in a noble work and we trust that his labors will prove so thorough m their exe cution that in the end he will come off more than conqueror and thus alleviate suffering humanity. EDWARD ROWLANDS, Sharon, W. Va. Everybody knows Red Rowlands. He came to us from merry England, but is now a full-fledged Wesleyanite and a valued member of the class of ' 14. He won second prize in the Ison Essay contest in 1 909 ; is a Y. M. C. A. boy and a member of the Excelsior Literary Society. He also serves Dr. Doney in the capacity of private secretary, and is at present the 1 reasurer of the school. While he is sometimes addressed as Dean, he does not claim that title as yet, but his great ability may, in the near future, place him in that position. Rowlands is sometimes seen in chapel. 25

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JOHN RUSKIN HALL. Weston, W. Va. ■. M. C . A., Chicstomathean Critic Fall 1911, Special Program Orator 1911, President Spring 1912. Buster is truly a man worthy of the presidency of the Sophomore Class. We ad- mire him for his goodness, revere him for his shrewdness, and honor him for his great- ness. He is a profound thinker, a logical reasoner, a forensic orator, and a matchless organizer. At his early age, he is moulding and shaping policies which are destined soon to become embodied in our laws as the fundamental principles of the most enlightened and purely representative government m the world. The time is coming when, for his un-surpassed achievements, he will be recorded in history, embalmed in song, sculptored in marble, and enshrined in the hearts and lives of his country men. Then will nations portray him as the greatest character in all his- tory nd crown him with diadems of honor. ETHEL M. SNODGRASS, Buckhannon, W. Va. Excelsior Literary Society; Associate Editor of Murmurmontis, 1911; 1 reas- urer of College Freshmen, 1910-11; Associate Editor of Phaios, 1910-11; Secretary of College Sophomores, 191 1-12. The Sophomore Class is justly proud of this member, not only for her rare abilities as a student, but also for her sweet disposition and gracious manner. She is winsome and attractive and has won many honors at Wesleyan, and many friends. Bright and courageous is she, and always willing to help along some good cause. Care-free and heart-free. The velvet flush of rose leaf tints; The modesty the violet hints; The passion of the tiger ' s might; The purity of lily, white — Such is our dark-eyed Ethel.

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JOHN TAYLOR KINCH. Clarksburg, W. Va. Sometime about twenty years ago, in a little village in the Keystone State, there was much rejoicing as the people said unto them a son is born. This son lived, grew like a reed and in 1910 was living in the little city of Clarksburg, situated on the charming West Fork River. He graduated from the Clarksburg High School in 1910 and entered Wesleyan that year. Since coming to Wesleyan he has identified himself with the Y. M. C. A., and the Excelsior Literary Society, of which he became Treasurer in the Winter of 1912. His prominent characteristics are: lack of appreciation for the opposite sex, love for mathematics, and the truly Blackstonian method of study — feet above his head, usually hanging m the garret. The people of Wesleyan have seen a great light and realize that It is John Taylor Kinch. RALPH LENKARD WILLIAMS, Moundsville, W. Va. Fats ' post office address might lead one to believe that he is one of those erring individuals who has been judicially commissioned to hasten from some outlying county to fill an engagement of years in the big state institution at the metropolis of Marshall county, but such is not the case. None know him but to admire his corpulent frame; none name him but to speak of his mathematical bram. He used to be rather Gay, but is now very solemn. He tried to be a Farmer, but has given that up. What he shall be dolh not yet appear. Graduate of Moundsville High School, Critic of Chresto- mathean Literary Society, winter term, 12, and member of the class of ' 14, are some of the distinguishing marks of this excellent young man. 26