Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Sequelle Yearbook (Clarion, PA)

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history of the Class of 1908. On September 10, 1005, a band of Pilgrims landed in the Principal ' s office at the Clarion State Normal School to take up the duties of a new school life. Some came with the determination to continue the work for three years and some expecting to remain but one year. On the day that the class organized as the Junior Class of 1906, William Mayes was elected President, Rena Pottorf Treasurer, Mabel Love Vice-President, and Grace Knapp, Sec- retary. Later owing to Mr. Mayes having to leave school, Howard Farwell was elected as the President. The work of the Junior year passed along very smooth- ly. The first time that the Class of 1908 came to the notice of the public was during the spring term when they gave theii reception to the Faculty and students. All of the details wei-e arranged so well and every part of the evening ' s entertainment was carried out so well that everyone was enthusiastic with l)raises for the Juniors. The next important event for the class was the State Board examinations. All that were recommended by the fac- ulty passed them successfully. On September 4, 1906, after a delightful vacation, many of the class returned to continue the Normal work. Some of the familiar faces were not seen, and several new ones joined the ranks. The Class was re-organized as the Middle Year Class, with the same officers. During the winter term the class entertained the fac- ulty and students by giving a Washington Birthday party. Two of the class dressed in quaint old costumes representing Mr. and Mrs. George Washington, were at the door of Sky Parlor to welcome the guests. The year sliijped by and we again face the State Board. To make a long story short, we all passed. As for our dear olcl red and white, they were the first to welcome the breeze on Seminary Hall. During this year the class presented a beau- tiful picture to the school for in the History recreation room. This was the beginning of a movement which was followed by the Class of 1909, and it is hoped that the classes to come will do the same. acation over once more, September 10, 1907, found us liack for work. Two familiar faces did not return, but a num- ber of new ones were added. All those that realized that their best interests rested with the Class of ' 08 returned. The Class soon re-organized as the Senior Class and the following officers were elected. President, H. M. Farwell; Vice-Presi- dent, Francis E. Mahey; Secretary, M. Grace Knapp; Treas- urer, Mary George. One of the events of the fall term was the field meet- Although the results of the day were somewhat against the ' 08-ers, they showed that they had lots of class spirit. The annual Senior Play presented on Thanksgiving eve- ning, by the Cass of 1908 proved to be a great success . Those taking part did their work splendidly. The success of the play was due in a great measure to Prof. Egbert. He was untiring in his efforts in training the performers and in planning for and arranging the stage settings. During the winter term the class basket-ball games were

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plajed. The boys of tlie ' OS Class carried off the honors, but tlie s ' irls lost to the Middle Year girls. Once more the l-!tate Board came and was a thing of the past. Commencement week had many happy moments, both for the members of tlie Class and their friends. The Enterprise says, The year just passed was the most successful in the school ' s history and the Commencement exercises of the Class of 1908 were a fitting close to the year ' s work. Commencement exercises properly began Friday even- ing with the Principal ' s reception to the Senior Class at Dr. Becht ' s home in Music Hall. On Commencement Sunday Dr. Cornelius Woelfkin, of the Theological Seminary of Rochester. N. Y., preached the sermon. His theme was The Service of Humility. At four o ' clock the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. held their joint meeting, at which time certificates of membership were given to the outgoing Seniors. The Class Day exercises proved very interesting, especially ' to the members of the class as they could understand all the sayings, jokes, etc. Besides the address by the President, class history, prophecy, etc., the music was a very pleasing part of the program. The music by the quartets as well as the solos showed that the class had rare musical talent. It was at this meeting that Charles Page in behalf of the Class, presented to the school a gift in the form of a library table and eight chairs to be used in the mag- azine reading section of the Library. This was a happy meet- ing for the class and their friends. The Twentieth Annual Commencement exercises of the Clarion Normal was held in the Chapel Wednesday morning, June 24, at half past ten. At this meeting the members of the Class of 1008 received the regular Normal Certificate. The six honor orations were given at this time by the following mem- bers of the Class : Misses Keicherter , Cooper and Knapp, and Messrs. Eonnert. Moore and Shoup. The speaker of the day as llr. William Baxter Owen, of Lafayette ( ollege, who spoke on Miat tlie School r)oes for a Man. .Vt the close of this meeting came the saddest hour of all. the parting, never to meet again when all will be present. Senior Class Commencement Song, June 1908. TuxE — Under Southern Skies. The final days of school have come, the saddest of the year. For we are soon to separate from all we hold so dear; So let us join together and review in joyous song The praises of the Normal and of dear old Clarion. Here ' s luck to dear old Normal, a friend so kind and true; Here ' s to onr Alma Mater and dear teachers, here ' s to you ; We pledge ourselves to stand by you as we have always done. Here ' s wishing future happiness, success to Clarion. Choros : You can hear the Seniors telling the tales they love so well, ' ou can hear the classmates bidding a fond farewell AVith saddened hearts and voices, for they will soon be gone From teachers, friends and classmates and dear old Clarion.