Huntington College - Mnemosyne Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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Sophomore Class History repeats itselfl And so on the morning of September 14, 1936, thirty-six students enrolled as sopho- mores. The class gladly welcomed several new members, who have already proved themselves worthy of joining this gallant group. Although some have dropped out, we are still the enterprising, studious group that we were. The traditional struggle between the Freshmen and Sophomores, for campus supre- macy, was carried out with much enthusiasm this year. We shall never forget the morning when we marched unafraid across the campus to the greased flag pole, and chose Lyle Cook to manifest his masculine strength in tearing down the green Hag. Our activities have consisted of a hayrack ride, Senior-Sophomore party and a Christ- mas party. However we conducted what is called Freshman Day, and were respon- sible for the little green hats which the Freshmen were required to wear. Each forward step, however small or weak it may be, brings us nearer to our ap- pointed goal. Some, as in the law of human nature, are faster runners than others and consequently finish the race in a shorter time, but the individual who proceeds slowly but steadily will assuredly finish with honor. Excellence is never granted to man but as a reward of labor. It requires indeed no small strength of mind to persevere in the habits of industry without perceiving those advantages which like the sun, while it makes hourly approaches to its peak of splendor, yet proceeds so slowly as to escape observation. Success is a goal well chosen. The meaning of the word success differs greatly among various people. To many, it is synonomous with wealth and fame, but true success is merely satisfaction and contentment. Society has needs, not always adequately stated in terms of cash, which schools must help to satisfy by the development of socially useful personalities. Every student has potentialities which it is the business of the college to discover in order that by stimulus and training he may be fitted for the work which society needs. lVIan,s progress in civilization might well be marked by the degree in which he is able to associate peacefully with his fellowmen. Self-preservation is the primal characteristic of the savage, while consideration denotes the civilized man. Which pattern one follows depends greatly on his social education. Time is Heeting and the greatest opportunities come but once. lt is unlikely that ever again will any of us have such a chance to form friendships, friendships which mutual pleasures bring about, as today. Those who were chosen to guide us through the year are: President. Bueford Rob- bins, Vice-President, Richard Goshorn, Secretary, Erma Frank, Treasurer, John Bowersg Members of the Student Council, George Martin and Violet Funk, Adviser, Miss Secord.

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A Freshman Class Haven't we got a bunch o' green Froshln Such were the exclamations of the upper-- classmen, when the traditional green first year men entered the portals of H. C. for the first time. With all the pep and enthusiasm that has filled the first year people, most of the freshmen wandered toward the physical education building that first evening, to at- tend the first social activity of the year, the Y Mixer. Thus was taken the first step of acquaintance. Later the color changed to blue as all the primary college men pondered over that one and only friend at home and thought of the enjoyable activities held with the best of friends, the high school classmates. It took some time for the ugloom' to turn to sunshine, however, when the tide turned the freshmen took a very active part in all activities. The first business meeting of the class was called by Miss Shipley, who was chosen as the class adviser. The annual election of officers was held which resulted in the following: James Holland, president, Neil Higgins, vice-president, Robert Geedy, secretary, Dwight Lange, treasurer, and Charles Baum, class representative to the Student Council. A few weeks passed when the annual Freshman-Sophomore fracus started. It was on Monday evening when the lights were suddenly darkened during the Student Council meeting. The shortage of current was thought of as a mere coincidence then, however, the next morning two freshmen discovered the Hag of the second men and tore it from the belfrey. Later the frosh hoisted their green banner on the flag pole only to find it up 'till about half the time was expired. From this, came a little clean up, three freshmen were found, one morning, cleaning the flag pole of its grease spread on by those who put up the Hag. This leads into freshman day, a day of much action, when the halls were filled with those masquaraders who were ordered to attire as one going to a Halloween party. Baby carriages, baby bottles and hoods, knee panties, brides' veils, animal skin, mothers' and sisters' dresses plus a few other things turned the class into an acting comedy for the school. With the defeat of the sophomores by the freshmen, marked the close of that hectic battle, always staged for the reception of the first year students. It was one November eve when the Junior circus came to town and put on a per- formance in honor of the freshmen. This was the junior party given for the fresh- men. On March 9, the frosh returned the entertainment in the form of a radio party. With the spring class party, marked the close of the social activities of the freshmen. Of course the talent of the freshmen cannot be overlooked. We have good basket- ball ability in Harold Close, Max Clark, Burton Brinkerhoff fthat skyscraper with two legsj and a few others. In the musical field we have Robert Roudebush, Robert Lannard, Paul Robinson, Gerald Stucker, Pauline Scholl, Frances Hough, Ferne Kelty and many others who deserve the same recognition. In the dramatic field we find a few comedians such as Robert Geedy and ldabelle Bischoff, however, there is a touch of comedy in most of the members. VV'ith this brief summary we wish to record the activities of our first year of college. This brings to a close our activities 'till next year when we hope to come back stronger and make a better record than was established this year.