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

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Class Poem As the raindrops come together; Large ones, small ones, of all sizes, From the hilltops, from the valleys. Among the flowers, in leafy bowers. Or from stony dismal rock beds. And join to make the sparkling brook. So we came from town and farmhouse, We, the class of 1913. Joined in pleasure and m labor. We began our sailing gaily. In the channels of our school life. At the Clarion Normal School, Flowing thru the grassy meadows Wooded with the trees of knowledge. On the banks grow flowers o( friendship Making bright the future pathway. And as we babbled merrily In brilliant wit and humor sparkling, ' et we ne ' er forgot our labor. Toiled on earnest and persistent As the water on the bed rock Chose our motto to that purpose. Made it, Labor omnia vincit, And kept it truly to the end. When we wished an emblem for us. That should be our banner royal. Be a banner true in battles. We chose our colors blue and white. That stand for truth and purity. Made them ours to be forever Loyal to, upholding them by word. But more by eve ry de of ours. 22

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On our return the following September a few of our class-mates were absent from our ranks but many new faces appeared to fill the vacancies. We entered upon our second year with more confidence and self-reliance than did we the previous year. Now we were Middlers and had, as such, be- gun to feel the importance of our station, and the Seniors likewise began to feel our increased strength and dignity. Especially was this manifested when we refused to have our picture taken under their banner. During the winter term we gave, in way of entertainment, an Operetta, Miss Bob White. This was a great star in our crown. Many of the Faculty said it was without doubt the best entertainment ever given by any previous class. It was such a hit that we were requested to give it a second time. We underwent again the strain of State Board and the Campus Pageant and very successfully closed our second year. Now we are the Dignified Senior Class, the largest that has ever been enrolled in C. S. N. Thus far we have met with no failures. In all athletic games we have been victors over the other classes. In the Gymnastic Ex- hibition the Seniors were the center of attraction. Our play Ingomar could not have been better. Likewise in every undertaking we have done our best, and no one can question our superiority. But now our days at C. S. N. are growing fewer day by day and soon we shall stand in array for the final survey. And we hope that the Faculty and the world at large will deem us worthy of the honor soon to be bestowed upon us. Through our school days we have stood strong and undivided, although we have suffered severe strains when everything went dead wrong, yet we have always remembered the words of Longfellow — Oh, fear not in a world like this. And thou shalt know erelong. Know how sublime it is To suffer and be strong.

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Thus in ever widening channels Wended we a varying course Through woodland glades of quiet work. Past flowery dells of joy and pleasure. And, if, perhaps o ' er rocks of strife We tarried turbulent awhile Beneath the shadow of discord, ' Twas to love the sunshine better. When we come at last to where We join the broader stream of life. The wider view and vision bright Of greater power will make us glad. But in midst of best success In future years come memories Of the sweetest part of the journey At the dear Normal School. Mabel Jefferson. CI ass oong We are the Seniors, So good and true; Our colors now are White and Blue, Yes, White. Blue, They are the best that ever will be. We ' ll gain the victory. Rah! Rah! Rah! We are the Class of 1913 Of all the classes we reign supreme! Rah! Rah! Rah! Just like the stars we brightly gleam ! Hurrah! For the Class ' 13! Rah! Rah! Rah! 23