Miss DeBaptiste served as private secretary to the president of the State University, Lonisville, Ky., and Dr. Simmons wrote the following compliment, which she appreciates very highly:
With her strict application to duty, her untiring perseverance, and her sweet, lady-like demeanor, she cannot do otherwise than win the hearts of those with whom she comes in contact. Her determination to overcome difficulties and her ambition to accomplish great good attract all whom she meets.
She was instructor in music in the Selma University, Selma, Ala., one year, was re-elected, but owing to a failure in health, because of the change of climate, she could not return. She was then summoned to a position in Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., as assistant teacher in language and instructor in music, and after two years' work she resigned and received the following compliment from the faculty:
During Miss DeBaptiste's stay of two years we have found her to be earnest, zealous, upright and amiable, desiring at all times the good of those around her, and ever working for that good, often at the sacrifice of self. As a teacher she has given thorough satisfaction to all concerned, both in respect to ability and to character. She is scholarly, talented and refined, and is held in the highest esteem by all the students and her co-workers in Lincoln Institute.
Prof. Page said the following:
Miss DeBaptiste has made an excellent record as a faithful and conscientious teacher. By her moral character, as well as her work as a teacher in the class-room, she has left a lasting impression upon all who have been associated with her.
The president of the Board of Regents said:
We cheerfulh' speak of the faithfulness of Miss DeBaptiste as a teacher and of her lady-like deportment.
