The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-23
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Akb1kl Otl btlC AOob uAAAs SAaS AADoSAASA atentively for his words. At last they came, deep and sonorous, booming out over the respectfully quiet audience. Each year, through a special endowment, the faculty of Elton University has the pleasure and honor of presenting prize of $500 to the student who in its estimation has made the finest record in his or her career at the university. The award of the prize is based on several things; scholarship, good SportSmanship, useful social and extracurricular activity, supremacy in athletics, popularity among the other stu- dents and general all-round abil- ity. The winner is always se- lected from among the members of the graduating class. Last year, this prize was not given, since we felt that no one person in the senior class was entirely deserving of the honor. This year however, we are giving the award to one who so outStandingly de- serves it that there was no ques- tion at all in the minds of the committee as to her suitability It gives me great pleasure, now, to announce the name of the prizewinner, girl who holds a special place in all our hearts. The winner of the Faculty Prize for 1887 is Coral Crandall Arm strong!"
 The huge auditorium resound- ed with applause, as Coral, too surprised and touched for CO., herent speech or thought, allowed herself to be led forward, pre- sented with long envelope con- taining the check, and led back again to her seat, the applause still ringing in her ears. The Faculty Prize, the most coveted honor which Elton had to offer, was hers! AS she collected her thoughts, she became more and more excited. How proud David would be! But he must have known about 1t all along. And her parents. Dad and Mother would be 50 pleased.
 The rest of the exercises passed in a dreamlike fashion. After more words and the announcement of names, her name was called, she stepped forward and received her diploma and degree, and returned to her place. At last all the names had been read. The audience and the students arose. In the back of the auditorium the organ pealed forth the opening bars of the Alma Mater AS she joined in the singing, Corals eyes stung with sudden tears. Her college days were over. These four happy years were ended, gone al- ready into the limbo of years which can be recollected but never re-lived. AS she filed off tie plat form with her classmates she not iced many more who were close to weeping. They too felt as she did, and she felt great rush of tender ness in her heart ior these good friends of her from whom she would soon be separated by so many things.
 She found David and her par ents waiting together for her out- side the building. With them was Professor Maxwell, his silver head inclined politely over her moth CTS soft blue hat. David and her father were talking together amic- ably. Her heart gloWed at the sight as she approached them. How Wt H. derful it was that her parents were already so fond of David! They had forgiven her unquestioningly for her elopement, and had taken David to their hearts at once. "Everything is perfect" she thought to herself.
 AS she came up to the little group Professor Maxwell saw her first. Here she isw lie cried. You should be very proud of your daughter today. No other parents here can boast that heir offspring not only carried On tlle Faculty Prize but graduated sum- ma cum laude' as well"
 "Indeed we are proud" Mrs. Crandall said, taking Coral by the hand. She smiled at her husband. T believe this is the happiest day of both our lives"
 Tt certainly is," MT. Crandall agpeed, his eyes resting proudly on his daughter. But you've for gotten Corals finest contribution to our happiness. Professor Max well. You've forgotten our new son. He placed his hand affec- tionately on David's arm.
 Professor Maxwell laugh d. You're a fortunate family; thrice happy, and thrice blessed envy all of you. But now I must get