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Flora Pennell Dodge by Rylee Russell

After working under five presidents of ISNU, You start to realize all the differences and similarities They all want improvement and the best for everyone. This is where I come into play­­­- I dedicated a great 51 years to the university The secretary who took all the notes, employed simplified spelling I made record of all alumni and secured all the names and addresses of each I added photos when possible to each name, and did so on index cards. I enjoyed my time at the University, Yet I never did get the chance to marry and have children.

Hayley Harroun Mrs. Walker Evergreen Poem

Clink Clink Clap Zring I am Flora Pennell Dodge, Secretary to the President of ISNU, until now Alumni Secretary more like the job nobody wanted Stacks of dusty files in complete disarray I have conquered the typewritier, hectograph and simplified spelling Surely I can conquer a stack of old records After all, I am married to my work
 * Conquest**

__Flora Pennell Dodge__ By: Erin Sage It was unheard of to love your job. So many people went though life doing something they hated, but only because it made money. Once I was able to show I could do my work well, they paid me more than seven dollars a week. What was even more uncommon than loving your job, was loving the people you work with. President Felmley was a high card to have. We had a bet going on who could have the least mistakes in a year. Whoever lost had to buy the other a boy of chocolates. However, I really didn’t want to make either of us look bad… I jokingly asked “Which shall it be Scylla or Charybdis?” I retired after 51 years at ISNU, after a faithful, lovely, unforgettable experience. After that I left my family behind.

__The Dedication of Flora Pennell Dodge__ by Hannah Lebovitz Five university presidents I served Cook, Tompkins, Felmley, Brown, Fairchild - And gladly accepted any challenge As their loyal secretary. The typewriter, simplified spelling, dictation Special skills for a woman or anyone. I never found a love greater than my profession But I didn't die alone. The alumni were my family I loved them dearly.