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EMILY DOYNE ALLNUTT History "Em" Dawsonville, Maryland Western Maryland Preparatory School Philomathean Literary Society; W. W.; J. G. C.; Y. W. C. A.; College Choir, '23, '24, '25; Powder Puffs, '23, '24; Class Basketball, '21, '22, '23; Varsity Basketball, '23, '24, '25; Norment Elocution Contest, '23; Philo Prelims, '24; Corresponding Secretary of Philo, '23; Vice- President of Philo, '24; President of Philo, '24- '25; Secretary of W. W., '23; Alumna: Secre- tary of W. W., '25. "Why is the ocean so near the shore? The wild waves don't li~e it, That's why they roar. Oh, why is the ocean so near the shore?" Y ES, "Em" asks to know. "Em" is always asking to know. And she usually has good, hard substantial reasons to back up her arguments against certain She has lived up to our Prep School saying: cruel facts of this world. ."We ask questions, 'cause that's how Preps learn." "Em" has learned; for, if she had not, how could she have such a long string of accomplishments after her name? . "Em" is known chiefly for her pep. She'll get up in front of a meeting and pep up the whole bunch. When there is anything to be done, you'll hear her pipe up: "We just gotta do it, kids. Honest." This unceasing loyalty to all college activities, the absolute fairness and square- ness of her dealings with others, have made "Em" an outstanding member among those whose thoughts, whose ideals, and whose achievements are altruistic. [76}