Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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I ROIL OF HONOR they laid down , v THEIR LIVES FOR US WROUGHT TO LAY DOWN H l OUX UVES FOR THE BSFTIIS! i: T tiunniHitaw rari«WBir»TW!i,ivii twicmiPMiiJMWVW, inAiiiw, ' ii run anas nmagtnnnvu iMviwian RmmLMMBMA ' ir I »i :: j uauuAivn JilULC»ISKCl- II I ' .l.llit:i-ril hUAIt ' lf Iir3V-HI -| ' aUJMMKUl ' cu-siiaLMUU- uamiusinnivu L li.l .■-. ' -■ l ' . f When these men returned, they went about their tasks in the University and the different phases of life outside its walls with a matter-of-fact dis- regard for that course which they had completed. For some time they contemplated the list of those who had not returned, and felt it fitting that some reminder of the noteworthy manner in which they had lost their lives be established. Thousands of suggestions poured in. At the very outset the ordi- nary means of memorial were rejected. It was felt that the most permanent and satisfactory monu- ments to the memory of these men should be means by which the real In- Honored Dead Recollections of the first drive diana should progress and work toward the goal which she has al- ways in mind. The final decision was reached. A girls ' dor- mitory, a Union building and a stadium were to be erected as tangible proof of the gratitude of In- diana University for the actions of her sons who had expended their whole treasure of mind and body in fulfilling the ideals which the true spirit of In- diana had indelibly fixed within them. And now came the proof of this great spirit. This proof cannot be measured by dollars and cents. It must be measured by the mental attitude with which the task was undertaken. No one, when the project was analyzed, de- nied that its purpose was not the right one. No one thought that tools for the real work of the school were in- apropos for a memorial to an expres- sion of the genuine spirit of the school. Teams of workers went forth, it is true; we deny that they were for the purpose of soliciting. They ex- plained to the younger members, it is true, what the memorial was and how it was to be financed, but the ma- jority of the school needed no ex- planation. It was a spontaneous move- New Library extension ment, and it met with spontaneous .■ j • « s ' i ■,.-, ■ -i-: -. ' ■:. ' ■■ ' - ' ■ j - • - 1 . a --■■-■ , ' ■■ ' ■■- - ' .- [PAGE 22]

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President W. L. Bryan have been enhanced to her sons and daughters through the theories and facts which they have learned from the philosophies of life which they have studied within her walls. It matters not that we cannot measure these things. The only truth is that they have existed and that they do exist. The scoffers and sneerers cannot deny this fact. Now that we have defined this spirit, let us proceed to the proof of its existence. The proofs which have been offered during its defi- nition were merely incidental, convincing as they might be to a person open to conviction. But within recent years, indisputable proof has been added. It is also well to point out to the undergraduate of today and the alumnus of tomorrow that many of the tangible things which he sees about him were not procured through absolute necessity. In 1917, when the nation took up arms against a foreign power in the greatest conflict of which she has ever been a participant, Tndiana University im- mediately became a contributing factor to the mili- tary forces of the United States. Students rushed to volunteer for the defense of their nation ' s standard. They knew not if they should be able to pursue knowledge further; they could not foresee whether they should take the places in life for which they had prepared or whether they should not. They only knew that there was necessity for them in the ranks of the armed forces, and, despite the horrible contingencies of modern war- fare, they did not hesitate in filling the places which were open, regardless of the danger to which they might be exposed. It is again a matter of history that they fulfilled their destiny on the field of battle well. No one who has read this enviable record can deny that the sons of Indiana who took part in the conflict did their respective parts in a creditable manner. A nut her phase of Indiana ' s Memorial W. A. Alexander Director of the campaigns [PAGE 2 1]

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expression. The great numbers of alumni wrote in from all parts of the world, sending their contribution to swell the fund which was to erect this great memorial. When one views this expression, in which the class of 1926 had a great part, can one deny that ideals are existent among the men and women of Indiana University? October 25, 19££. My dear Ur. alllotti I hare oeea gratified to learn of the approaching dedication at Indiana ralreralty of the l norltl Hall and liooorlal Stacicn. new ' ■ ' ■. completion. Tee fool that Um; are the glfte of the alua.il and atcdeata of ths DnlTonlty gleea then, ac additional add erpeolal elgnlf LeftBM and Talne, tin another oeoanlon, 1 aald. and 1 tbltnc It la not inappropriate to repeat noe that TJnlTaraltlea am col repoeltorloe of lha deed. Tney are nora allee than the narnet plena: their ayea ore not only on the preaoat, bnt on the paat and future, and the llfo witnln their walla la alwaya young acd ecqnloltlve. lo place your nana, by 6lft or bequeat. In tbe keeping of an active project with wblen 11 la aaaccintea will continue down the centnrloa to quicken tea nlcda and hearta of yoath. and thua cam a permanent contribution to the welfare of aiznanlty. lloat tlncerely ycure. Mr. aobert 0. 31HoU, L editor. The Indiana athlell Blcoclngton, Indiana. The Coolidge letter For some time it seemed as if this goal was never to be reached. Physical obstacles intervened in seemingly endless order. Every impediment, however, aroused only determi- nation to go on with greater endeavor, until this year we have seen the greater part of the memorial completed and in use. It is a fitting time, therefore, for the spirit which has accomplished this visible proof of its existence to be appreciated and placed be- fore the students, alumni, and friends of Indiana University. Our beloved president, William Lowe Bryan, has said, Indiana University does not consist of stone buildings, but of the men and women which constitute the school. We cannot but feel the truth of this assertion, and at the same time to interpret it in the same light. Indiana ' s spirit is eternal! Long after the present buildings have crumbled away, and the great-grandchildren of the students o f today have passed into history, the spirit of Indiana will survive! It is so mighty that mere words cannot express it. Indiana ' s sons and daughters will march forth into the life of the state and nation and perpetuate the work which has been so nobly performed in the past. Let us seek to be worthy bearers of the task which is so important to this splendid insti- tution. It is altogether fitting and right that the Arbutus of 1926 embody as its ideal THE SPIRIT OF INDIANA The aim of this ear ' s drive [PAGE : 3 ]