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THE CHRONICLE 257 which, while interesting to all, to many of us bring up pleasant per- sonal recollections. First, let memory carry us back to that long, long ago time, our Freshman year. For many of us, the only event in that period worth remembering is when we acquired fame-if it could be so called-by receiving one demeritg for others, it is the happy day we vaunted before our admiring parents our first report card- which held forth such alluring prospects that-unsophisticated children as we were- we dreamed of some day becoming noted, even of being Valedictorian perhaps. After the first year, however, such affairs as demerits and marks, while most painfully interesting to many of us, are rivaled by' events outside the school curriculum, it is true, but nevertheless an important part of our life here. One of the best examples of these trivial affairs which cling so closely to our memories is the display of school spirit. Probably all of us have attended a mass meeting held just before some big game. VVe recall how everyone gathered in this hall and listened more or less cynically as different athletes mounted the platform to try to raise enthusiasm by eloquent speeches. All of them made confi- dent remarks about the prowess of the team, all of them attempted to prove that the prospects of winning were never brighter, and all brought their address to a close with the bold assertion that the other side didn't stand a ghost of a chance. But still we remained cold and unmoved. Then some young man, famed for his wonderful range of voice, would lustily start the class cheers. How could anyone help but be impressed upon hearing those wild and mighty yells? But the enthusiasm always reached the highest pitch when the strains of our inspiring school song resounded through the hall, everybody joined in with all his might regardless of whether he had a singing voice or not. Here one could see the reserved and icy young lady who in the classroom could never be induced by prayers or entreaties to raise her voice, vieing with the champion class rooter in making herself heardg and lo and behold, there was the solemn-looking youth who to all appearances would never deign to open his mouth excepting to utter some learned remark, singing vigorously, with uplifted eyes and inspired look on his face as if calling upon all the powers that be for help in the approaching game. And then, the song over, the meet- ing disbanded, everyone fully convinced that our -team would win. VVhether it did or not, however, has nothing to do with this essay.
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258 THE CHRONICLE And those of us who were admitted to debating or literary clubs certainly hold distinctly in memory our sensations when 'we were first chosen to give our weighty opinions about some all-important political question, or in the literary club we were given the milder task of preparing a life sketch of some noted author. How, on the appointed day, we stepped boldly for such was the intentionj to the front of the historic Lecture Roomg how we tried to utter our long-practised ar- guments and speeches in decisive, commanding tones. Whether we succeeded or not-well, how little it matters after all. Then the Mock Trials and Public Debates-who of us could ever forget the displays of wisdom we were treated to there! And forever shall we cherish the memory of those social affairs given by the girls' clubs, leaving mingled recollections of Virginia reels, wonderful punch, and plays with fair heroines and gallant though somewhat ladylike heroes. Undoubtedly, however, the thought of the friendships we have formed during these four years is dearest to us today. As we let our eyes wander among our classmates, we notice very few with whom we do not hold some slight acquaintance. And how did acquaintance start? Perhaps in the recitation room where we felt drawn to each other by the' common burden of study. Or maybe it was as we awaited our turn in the office, that dread tribunal room where all troubles and offences are heard, and justice meted out. Again, it may have been in the gymnasium as we jumped blithely around in athletic activities. But of course such instances served merely as starting points. It was at recess, if in school at all, that friendships developed. Then we relieved ourselves of all the conversation which had been pent up during the morning, over sandwiches and cakes in the lunch- room, or in the dressing-rooms as we stood in the long line before the mirror, waiting patiently to prink up a bit fthis applies only to the girls, I supposej, while others of us became very friendly as we sauntered idly up and down the corridors. However it happened, it is sufficient to say that today this friendship does exist, and is about the only one of the pleasures of our life here which is still real and not merely a memory. In a few years this too may have lost its reality, for as our various occupations lead our minds into different channels, the mutual sympathies which formed our friendships must of course wane. Yet even though this may happen, if some time in the future we should by chance meet a former school chum on the street and after some hesitation exchange rather doubtful greetings,
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