Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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 £slitoi®ial. GAIN the time lias come to record some of the facts concerning college life at Gambier. 'In recording these facts, it becomes neces- sary, in the nature of the work, to make use of jokes, practical and otherwise, which we hope will prove harmless, not only to the College, but also to the individual Pro- fessor and student. The saying is true, that no man living is without fault, and as man is not able to see his own faults as others see them, we hope that many may be benefited by the jokes and insinuations which are used in this work. We are aware that some, in reading this book, will be- come wrathy and possibly feel like venting their rage on the Editorial Hoard. It has been proposed that the Edi- torial Hoard make itself scarce on the appearance of this book, or that each editor provide himself with an armor for the occasion. -T

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 J)esl i cation. First of all unto our College, Antiquated seat of knowledge. ’l o Professors cunning, wary. To the Woman's “Auxiliary.” To the ones shy ami coy, Our President and twelve | ound boy. To the Seniors great in numbers. Spending time in infant sluml crs. '1'«» Juniors, who, their care to drown. Full well do love Mt. Vernon’s town. To the Sophs., ah ! what a list Kach a perfect egotist ! Hut the Freshmen pass them by! For the greenness heave a si gh! To our ladies ar and wide, We dedicate this book with pride. 7

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EDITORIAL. 5 ' However, we mean harm to no one, and hope that our jokes (if there be any) may be received good naturedly, both by the students and Faculty. It has been our purpose to make no criticisms on the working of the Institution, although such criticism could honestly be made on some of the examinations which we are expected to pass. Right here it might be well to state that it is the senti- ment. not only of the Editorial Board, but of a majority of the students, and also of some of the Faculty, that the ancient custom of examinations is of no practical benefit to the College. This system does not mean hard and honest work during the term, for a student can cram up and pass an examination in a few days. We are glad to see that some of our rival institutions have recognized this evil, and have taken a step for the better by abolishing ex- aminations. It is our hope that Kenyon will not delay long in keeping pace with the age. It is with pleasure that we notice the safe return of one of our Professors, who has, for the past term, been seeking health and pleasure among the alligators of Florida. » It is hardly necessary to mention the rapidity with which the new Gymnasium is being completed, for the work as it progresses is eagerly watched by all the students. The universal prayer is, that the weather may be good so as to occasion no delay, for the boys arc anxious to develop muscle as well as brain. 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------