Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Thirty of us returned as Sophomores, rejoicing that we were no longer Freshies, and bright were the hopes and expecta- tions with which we began our second year. Much hard work was accomplished by our class during this period. We con- stantly remember the delight witli which we attended our reci- tations in Literature, and the polite and unwearying kindness of our Professor ; and the time and labor expended on our topo- graphical maps cannot be forgotten. Nor can we pass unmen- tioned the gratifying portion of our annual survey — that portion embracing the river and islands, and how we were daily encour- aged in our work by the not distant presence of the fairer sex, and how we were spurred on by the heroic conduct of ' ' Country, both ashore and afloat. We must also note the 77 (. ' hiss Banquet held last June. Never was there a better one partaken of by a class at Lehigh University. Never reigned more unison, good will, and class feeling than was there with 77. The speeches that were made, and the songs that were sung on that occasion, still ring in our ears, as does the Rah-rah. rah-rah, L. U. — ' 77. ' which closed the first half of our college course, and ushered us under the mantle of Juniorship. To you as Juniors your Historian bows, and offers his con- gratulations upon the attainment of this distinction. Though ' 77 now has but twenty, still she firmly holds her position as one of the best classes ever at Lehigh. Bravely, boldly and faithfully do her men stride on towards sheepskins, and we wish that we may all leave with handles to our names. Now a few words as to our present condition. An even dozen of those who entered Freshmen remain with the class. We have representa- tives from seven States of the Union, from Japan and Brazil. Our class organization has always been a good one. Our worthy hair-pin President is an honor to his class, being both popu- lar and hardworking, while our honorable Vice President is com- promising, exceedingly studious and orderly ; our Secretary is very devoted to his duties, and our excellent Treasurer in every

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Si tofy of Clk$ ' 77- luj HAT is asked for? What is expected ? A history of our HPT Class. How shall we begin ? It would be incomplete un- less we began at the beginning. Some of us came into this little world of ours as Preps., others as Freshmen, while a few dared to join us as Sophomores. Who can forget the day upon which we became a College class? Who can forget with what throbbing hearts and silent tread we entered chapel on Monday, Sept. 1, 1873, with what awe we listened to the reading of the many Rules, and our good res- olutions to obey them? None of us can. As Freshmen, we numbered forty-lour. Our course during the year was a very jolly one, our members showing a strong propensity for returning home We were well treated by the higher classes, and now go hand in hand with our respected Seniors. Being Freshmen, we tried hard to learn college manners and college airs, and succeeded in the end in assuming that pecu- liar look so characteristic of college boys. But here must we pause, as it becomes our sad duty to record the death of our brother Freshman, John Jay Childs, of Erie, Pa., who was removed from our midst while in the full vigor of health. Never can we forget the solemnity and sorrow we experienced at the first death among the famous 44, but we work on wondering who will be the next to be gathered to Him who does all for the best. 2-2

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way worthy of the trust imposed on him, is a thorough gentle- man and one of the smartest students the University ever had. And lastly is the Historian, who has tried to have things right up to the handle, 1 ' and if he has failed, kind reader, please accord it to ignorance and not to lack of intention. Ever remembering that he has tried hard to live up to the class motto, Fortiter — Fidel it i ;• — Frfiriter. HlSTOIUAN. frit floii ' il ■i X