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250 only of her class, but as the one standing head. Those who know her can readily testify to her ability as a scholar. Since her graduation she has held prominent positions. It has been said of her that "As a scholarly woman she has acquitted herself most creditably."

Her first article, entitled "The Progress of the Negro," excited much comment. From time to time she has given the world her ideas through some of our leading newspapers. Her subjects have been varied. Among her best productions are her graduating oration, "The Advantage of Adversity," published in almost all the leading newspapers of the South; "Women in Journalism," a paper read before the National Press Association in Washington, D. C., and "Signs of the Times," a paper published in the Freemnn (Christmas, 1891), and afterwards published in the Southern Watchmanm of Mobile, Ala.

Aside from a journalist Miss McKwen is a professional teacher. Though young she has made a bright record in this profession. She has taught in the leading schools of Montgomery, Talladega and Huntsville. She has given perfect satisfaction wherever she has labored. As a scholarly. Christian teacher she stands among the first of our country.

She was elected secretary of Huntsville State Normal School last September, which position she held until she resigned to accept work elsewhere.

Miss McEwen is now principal of a large school conducted by the Odd Fellows at Moss Point, Miss.

Aside from her work in the school-room Miss McKwen