The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-05-28

| be herein bestowed. She spends her
spare moments wishing that she
might write just exactly what she
thinks of people and this world, but
does not dare. She has an unusual
talent for writing, and has been the
literary credit of our English class.
Margaret possesses a cheerful, even
merry disposition, and is always ready
to do one a favor. She has a con-
vincing manner of reciting, and her
"Well, that's what the book says"
never fails to floor an instructor.
She wins favor as an arguer by her
blue eyes, has a loud soprano voice,
and the power to be heard above every
one else, especially at class meetings
She is very fond of sleep, and does not
mind finishing up "exams" ahead of
time, so that she may get back and
| take up natures restorer where she
left off.
Next to join our marching brigade
was Anne Benton Fuller. She caught
up with US in the sixth grade, and we
must all confess that there is none
like Anne Benton-the life and spirit
Of the class; the walking dictionary
of things humorous. In fact, she is
often called "The human joke book, 4"
by those who know her best She be-
lieves that youth comes but once in
a life time, and is a strong rival of
Harold Klock, when it comes to mis-,
chief in French class.
We were in the eighth grade when
there came a maiden of very sunny
nature, as to be expected from her
red hair, who, when the roll was called
answered to the name of Myrtle Brin-
son. She is fusser, in rather mod
est way, and a great arguer who has
never been convinced that she is
wrong. She possesses great modesty,
and is truly loved by all who know
| her.
| Also in that year another illus
trious member was added to our mum.
Der. This was Reuben Blalock, COM
monty known as yellow" In him we
have a type dear to the hearts of the
fair sex, whose winning manners and
captivating smile, with all its dimples,
have marvellous effect. He has a
fondness for the silvery moon and
claims kinship with Romeo. He gets
into trouble, but always gets out,
] is never discouraged, and not to be
cast down, and will stop at nothing in
search of a good time. He recites
with half reluctant air, and instead
of working himself, he makes the in.
structor work to get anything out of
him, but he developed into a stern
savior during the last part of the
senior year, and surprised every one.
himself included, with his learning.
The eighth grade, the big gateway
to higher learning, was successfully
passed, and we then entered on what
is known as our high school career.
Freshman year started with one more
volunteer, the terror and dread of all
the teachers, Harold Klock. Harold
needed no introduction, but fell in
with us as if he had always belonged
there, and quickly made many friends.
A sweetened example of "the village
cut-up" characterizes him. He was
a companion in crime with Anne Ben
ton Fuller. He is willing to accommo-
date any one at any time, even to the
extent of lending his melodious voice
at a jubilation. He can go to recita-
ton and fill the blackboard and room
with hot air and reel it off until the
teacher calls for help. He was in
a French play once, and recited
French with such appropriate ges-
lures that he is understood to have
dramatic aspirations.
The studies in freshman year we all
had in common. Latin especially was
a great enemy to the boys, while
mathematics was the same to the girls.
| Nevertheless we succeeded in over
coming both and advanced one step
further toward our desired goal. We
then passed through Sophomore year,
where we learned to trace Caesar
through Gaul, and were pushed and
pulled through Algebra and all its
hardships. Junior year proved to be
a dividing line, for some of US con-
tinued the Latin course, and others
the science, and some both. This jun
| Tor year enlisted two more members.
We were amazed to see bright star
enter the room, which in no time
| showed itself to be equal or superior
to any other member of the class, and
also and also made clear to US that we
were not the only stars in the heavens.
This new star proved to be Roselle
Watson, as sweet and generous as the
sunshine, and always willing, CHEEKY
and good natured to fault; never too
tired to do favor. A sweet and mod
est girl, who believes in learning by
experience. The second member hap
pened to be Leonard Todd, quiet and
gentlemanly lad from Missouri. He
was bashfu1 to superlative degree,
but has bravely gotten over it, having
entered society with vengeance, and
with no little success. He is very
prim and precise and struggles in vain
against the gaudy bushes that render
him CONSPICUOUS and guilty when Klock
asks him where he goes every Friday
and Saturday night. But beneath this
stiff exterior is carefully hidden nor