Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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ED TOKIA!.. If our book should fall below the anticipation of our friends, and appear to be tame, we have a good excuse to offer. In order to get out a good publication, it is absolutely necessary that there should be material to work on. I n- fortunately material is scarce in one quarter this year. It is expected by all that the Freshman Class should figure prominently in a book of this character, and yet it is not a book of dreams ; but when the Freshman Class does nothing but dream, what is to be done? Infant slumbers are sweet, but they seem out of place in a college student. At present there seems to be a prospect of losing one of our Professors. In expressing our grief at such an event, we express the sentiment of the whole College. Our desire is that this calamity may not befall us, and that if it is in- evitable, the Chair may be promptly and, if possible, as well filled. During the year our President has been untiring in his work for the College, but time alone can give its increase. We close our remarks hoping that our friends may find this publication a source of amusement, and with a wish of success to our Alma Mater. 10

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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------

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