Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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sew- Le LT 'T l :7tCLw Page Tan The Presentation uf the Zane JI r. ClllIl7.7'l?Zfl7l, Jlenzbers of the Board and Faculty, Ladies and Gentlenzczz, Fellou'-classmates: There is a distinctly profound signifi- cance and philosophy surrounding this seemingly ordinary and simple ceremony of presenting the Hoe. To sufficiently emphasize and interpret its far-reaching influence is a task almost beyond the limits of mere human expression. Let it suffice briefly to say that it is a farewell act involving several of the noblest sentiments and ideals. Literally, it is a handing down of that humble, yet mighty instrument, the symbol of the world-wide and fundamental calling of mankind, from an outgoing body of students to an incoming one. Truly and essentially it indicates a transference of the reins of leadership i11 the pursuance of agriculture afforded by this insti- tution of farm life. Furthermore, it is an inspiring challenge to the carry on spirit of these new farm exponents-the emblem being representative of a brilliantly burning t.orch that is to light the way for their advancing footsteps: the act being one of trust given with the kindly spirit and cheerful conndence of elder brothers who have in their turn followed the rays of this torch till the expiration of their period of duty. And so fully recognizing the sacredness of this office, I, as an humble representative of the graduating class. now present this Hoe to our successors, asking nothing in return except that they constantly strive to be worthy of this our trust, following faithfully and sincerely the significance of this symbolic implement and honor- ably discharging the duties connected with it. lYith this petition we heartily send them on their appointed career. extending the best of wishes and hope for a most successful year. S. CAHAN, 'Qt C7 l l l t x 1 l 3 -22 as .sigh

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gcqvl 'Q 5 i l 1 Salutaturp Qlhhress BLYn'roN L. KLEIN , i ll HIC Flass of 1924 this afternoon wishes me l l to welcome for them, to our Commencement i i exercises, our parents, our friends, the l Faculty. the inembcrs of the Board of Directors. i and all those interested in us. i ll We meet, today, for the last time, to show our l t appreciation and devotion to our school. We i , entered Farm School, a group of thirty-six, with l nothing but a strong determination. Today we i li are but fifteen, ready to go out into the world i ' with our shoulders to the wheel. l In our Freshman year we had an indistinct i idea of what Farm School really was. and what i it would always mean to us. During these few l short years we have learned to think for our- T selves. meet our small tasks with courage, and to lay aside our childish things to see the true side of life. It is with the deepest gratitude, in our hearts, that we thank the Faculty and the Board of Directors for their untiring care and ever- t ready advice that guided us through the past few years, and prepared us to meet the larger l problems we see looming ahead. Today we go l i forth to settle in all sections of the United States, i to fulfill the duty we feel placed upon us, and to p become such men, as to uphold the honor and l glory of our Alma illater and of ourselves. 1 l is AQMI 1aQQsgYg Page .Yine

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THE CLEANER 'tfjalzhintnrp ABE D. SHEYITZ If zrfll come Io pass rin. the fZLff11.CSS of 1'z'rrzc.,'-Isixiixil 11: Q-4. O SPOKE the late Dr. .Ioseph Iirauskopf while on his lecture tours about thirty- Hve years ago. In his lecture he was presenting to the people of this country, for their approval. a plan of a dream that had been ever present in his mind. The dream of an institution where Jewish boys could be taught the theoretical and practical methods of scientific farming. A place to which they could come from the unwholesome conditions of the city and be given .the opportunity to learn what Mother Xature had in store for them. A place in God,s open country where they could develop into real men. It was a wonderful project, yet he was scoffed and laughed at by most of the people he encountered. The idea. they said. of trying to make farmers out of Jews. It can't be done. His only answer was, It will come to pass in the fullness of time. And it. did. Today we have this wonderful institution with its many buildings and sur- rounding rich Helds. It is true it took years of hard work and unceasing effort to build up this unique school g but Dr. Krauskopf's prophecy came true. For twenty-seven years boys have come here with little or no knowledge of farming. and have been graduated with sufficient education along this line to enable them to become producers and assume the responsibilities of farm managers. We are now gathered here to participate in the Commencement exercises of the twenty-fifth graduating class of the National Farm School. IYe, in this class, have worked hard and have tried to absorb all that our instructors have labored to teach us. For three long years we have struggled to master the scholastic founda- tion necessary for our future life's work. We have faced and overcome hardships with which our brothers in the city high schools and colleges did not have to cope. We have now come to the end of our stay at Farm School, and are happy, but mingled with this feeling of happiness is a. feeling of sorrow, an a.che in the bottom of each one of our hearts. This indescribable pain is caused by the realization that the time has come when we shall have to part with our dear friends, beloved asso- ciates, and honorable teachers. In bidding farewell to our teachers we wish to thank them with our deepest gratitude for all that they have done for us. We wish also to express our gratitude to the Hatron, the Director, the Ladies' Board, and the Board of Directors, for the things that they gave us which will never be forgotten. And now, fellow-classmates, I wish to bid you all farewellg and in parting, ask of you to remember your Alma 1Iater, and do those things at which she can point with pride. Page Efrvcn