. The Muse [1917] . rities,Noisy ambition, hard won fame, the wishFor recognition even of worthy work,Beside these vital truths fade into do good, and to distribute of your loveAnd of your strength to them that need, thatHas been your life. And with such service, God is pleased. Emilie W. McVea. 1900. Miss Kate McKimmon, known affectionately asMiss Katie to all St. Marys girls, is this yearrounding out a half century of devoted service tothe School. Entering as a little girl in 1867. from pupil shebecame teacher, and has continued her teachingwithout interruption since, being no


. The Muse [1917] . rities,Noisy ambition, hard won fame, the wishFor recognition even of worthy work,Beside these vital truths fade into do good, and to distribute of your loveAnd of your strength to them that need, thatHas been your life. And with such service, God is pleased. Emilie W. McVea. 1900. Miss Kate McKimmon, known affectionately asMiss Katie to all St. Marys girls, is this yearrounding out a half century of devoted service tothe School. Entering as a little girl in 1867. from pupil shebecame teacher, and has continued her teachingwithout interruption since, being now in charge ofthe Primary School. As Dormitory Mother she won the hearts ofher girls for many years, and her work for and inthe Chapel has been a very special part of her. Unreconstructed Southerner but loyal American, -;,/^Awhole hearted in her devotion to School and toChurch, St. Marys would hardly seem St. Maryswithout Miss Katie. Miss McVea paid tribute to her in the poempublished above on her fiftieth THE CHAPEL IN THE 60s(From the drawing by Miss Liddell) THE MUSE


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