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VERNELDA LAVINIA CLOSE History "Vernelda" Davis, West Virginia Davis High School Browning Literary Society; Y. W. C. A.; J. G. C.; W. A. G.'s. "Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam His first, best country ever is at home." V ERNELDA is the lone representative in our class of those West Virginia hills; and, true to the characteristics of her clime, we read reliability, strength, firmness, and greatness in her makeup. It may be truly said of Vernelda that her word is as good as her bond, for she lives up to her promises. She is indeed an industrious soul, yet her outlook upon life is not so serious as one might expect. The early morning tennis games, the merry parties held in her room on Senior Hall, the surreptitious visits to the "corner store," all these escapades-and many more of which we could tell you- testify to the statement that Vernelda is a jolly good sport. And how she can smile! A broad, cheery smile that makes you feel good all over! Vernelda is loyal to the core to her native State, and this same fine loyalty and homage she has contributed in full measure to our college life, (92)