Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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Qbleamzr Presentation of the Hoe R. CHAIRMAN, Members of Board and Faculty. Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Students: The presentation of the Hoe has been a tradition in this school for over a quarter of a century. This simple ceremony is really the inaug,ration of the newleaders of the students of the National Farm School. Therefore, I now, as representative of the graduating class, do present this symbol of leadership to the Presi- dent of our successors. Before parting permit me words of advice. Do not try to students by reviving old methods Remember rather That all men to give you a few govern your fellow of class distinction. are created equal. If you want to be good leaders do not live apart from the lower classmen, but study their needs and so learn to help them along. Be willing to co-operate in all things with your Dean and Faculty because by so doing you will learn as We have, that they will do all within their power to make your stay a happy and profitable one. In bidding you farewell we hope your last year will be a success scholastically, athletically and socially and that you will endeavor to prove by your own selves as examples, that the existence of this wonderful and fast growing school of agriculture is not only a great credit to Dr. Krauskopf, its founder, but also a benefit to our country. Martin M. Cohien '25 ,1-111111.21-zz 1:1014 1 1: :, : : an 112.1 111-11114- Q 3331... 1 01010103 PAGE FIV ! ! ! i Q 40.0 E

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Eleaner folio: s v 0.020 P 1 mini it-1 it-3 1:1 1-ann: '14-gunz:-:minivan iz fin: :UQ -1 1: 1 -1-1 fi Salutatory EMBERS of the Board, Faculty, Friends and Underclass- men:-The class of'25 extends to you all a hearty welcome to their commencement exercises. We are assembled today for the last time as students of the Farm School. Shortly we will receive our Diplomas and be off. And, as the time draws closer for our departure from this, our home, we cannot but help feeling depressed. True, it is a glorious occasion for us, when after three years of work and study we are about to receive our rewards and go out to begin our own inde- pendent lives. But friends-as we realize that we are leaving the school that has for three years fostered and taught us and as we begin to realize that in the space of a couple of hours we will have to part with our dearest friends and companions-we cannot help feeling sad and heartsick, even on this prideful occasion. Three years ago we came here from all over the United States. Those three years have passed so quickly that we can hardly realize it is over. When we met as a class for the first time we had some fifty odd members. Now as we meet for the last time we have but nineteen. These nineteen though have shown by their survival, that they have a sincere desire to enter the work for which they have studied and prepared so earnestly and to be- come such men as our Alma Mater can point to with pride and say These are Farm School Graduates. We also wish to take this occasion to thank our Board and Faculty for all that they have done for us and wish to assure them that we shall ever remember them for having taught, helped, inspired and befriended us. 301.1311 1... 114.-1.1 -.-.1 1 1.1 1 1 ini-vzoguzzmg 3.3 AGE FOUR

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Gleaner 10201: :oi 2010101011 3024 14v:n1o1o2n:o1u2 In 101014 ioiogoioioie 1011 Valedictory R. CHAIRMAN, Members of the Board, and Faculty, Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Students: The young man now going out into the agricultural world faces conditions widely different from those of a few years ago. The economic situation is the most optimistic in the history of agriculture. Credit conditions have vastly improved and people engaged in industry, commerce and finance are showing an increasing willingness and desire to help bring about a more favorable adjustment for the farmer. Their attitude has changed from that of a benevolent paternalism, to a growing realization of the importance and the immensity of the agricultural industry. The business world is now becoming more and more cognizant of the fact that the farmer himself must carry all the risks of weather, of flood and drought, of insect pests, and animal and plant diseases. It is into this atmosphere we young men are about to emerge and begin our life's work. Three short years ago we entered these halls with a vague idea as to what we were about to undertake. Obstacles and hardships rose up in our paths and the weaker ones were forced to withdraw. But gradu- ally each problem was coped with and overcome and today we are well versed in the new and progressive ideas in agriculture. which enables us to become producers or to assume the responsibilities of farm managers. To our beloved founder, the late Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf, mere words cannot fully express the profound reverence and deep gratitude that we hold for him. It is through his wonderful foresight, untiring efforts and whole-hearted munificence that this school was made possible. Members of the Board and Faculty. If today we go out from these halls with lofty conceptions of the World's needs and of our duty to assist in supplying them, the credit belongs to you. You have not only taught us a proper attitude toward life, but have at the same time inspired and encouraged us by word and deed. Wherever we may cast our lots we shall always be mindful of your vast influence on our lives. Classmates! The hour has struck. The time for parting has arrived. Though We must separate, let us not part in spirit. Let us often think of those Farm School days and while we step out into a larger life, let us not hold fast to what we have gained, but utilize the advantages that have been ours. Let us catch a vision of what is expected of us and then fulfill our tasks to the best of our ability. Let us conscientiously put forth our best effort and leave behind us a record our Alma Mater can be proud of. To you all our beloved friends and schoolmates, the class of nine- teen hundred and twenty-five bids a last farewell, with our best wishes for the future, and sincere regret that our Farm School days are gone forever. Farewell, Leon R. Blumberg '25 minima:-rg ri-io: 1: 1010: ri vi ni 111111411141 vioxx: ri ri ri ri rioivioioioic P A G E Sl X