"Her eyes sparkle like diamonds, her black hair glistens in the sunlight.

"She likes -- Basketball, cokes, music, red, and Arles.

"But oh that Math -- and she also dislikes purple.

"Favorite songs, 'We'll Meet Again,' 'I'll Get By,' and 'Ave Maria.'

"'Mid' [her nickname] is one you could never forget. She has been president of the class for two years, a librarian for four years, and she was a member of the Glee Club her freshman and sophomore years. In fact she represented the school at the district music festival. She participated in the vocal solo contest."

In April 1945, in solemn ceremony befitting the occasion, Mildred and a handful of her classmates were inducted into Pro Merito, the local honor society. Admission to the society was based on outstanding merits and contributions of the individual, whether it be athletics, scholarship, music, journalism (for the school newspaper), or some other aspect of student life. Not surprisingly, Mildred's admission was based on her being "the best all-around good student or citizen."