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Ernest Holland

b. 1903

Biography

Activities: Dramatic Society ’20, ’21., Basket Ball ’20, ’21., Junior Play ’20., Tennis ’20, Cup ’21., Literary Society ’18, ’19.. “Always going to do what he wants to, and will do what he doesn’t want to, if he wants to.” [1921] Appeared in a courtroom scene, delivering an oration that lasted for 2 minutes. [1921] Activities: Tennis. Winner of the boys’ tournament. Described as a speed marvel on the court with a “serve” that would make any tennis player take notice. Although “Ernie” is small, he is a “nifty” tennis player. [1921] Activities: Forward, Basket Ball, F. “Ernie” being slightly handicapped by his size, played a good game at forward all season. Ernie is a Senior, and we are sorry to lose him just at the time when he is getting at himself. Individual record: 6 halves played, 9 field goals, 0 free throws, 18 total. The season recap says Holland goes this year. [1921] Activities: BASKET BALL. The track team article says Holland is back on the job. [1921] Activities: Dramatic Society. [1921] Activities: Tennis. October 9: tennis tournament champion with Neoma Pehling. Congratulations! [1921] Miss Hayzlett (in American History): “Ernest, do you think this class is a joke?” Ernest Holland: “No’m. I’m not laughing at the class.”

Details

Birth Year
c. 1903

Birth year is estimated from the yearbook class level, not a recorded fact.

Class
Senior
School
Poplar Bluff High School

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Class: Senior
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