Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Class History. ANOTHER college year has rolled around, and the Freshmen of 1877 have developed into the Sophomores of 1878. A year ago, meek and trembling before the terrors of examination and awe-inspiring professors, we entered the halls of our University. Then, as now, modesty and industry have been the leading characteristics of our class. In every branch of acquirement, physical, scientific, and social, we have shown our ability, and have won general admiration. Early in our career we won our canes, and have worn them with a grace which would have been worthy of the oldest inhabitant. In athletics our success has not always been niarked ; and, in the related science of self-defence, while, alas! victory did not always perch on our banners, we sustained the reputation of the University and established a strong claim on the regard of the Faculty, Truthful James of the Bethlehem Times to the contrary notwithstanding. While many pleasant memories gather round our first year, there are some not so grateful ; half of our original companions have departed for other fields of usefulness. Among them might be mentioned with regret, Smiles, Barney, Brown, and many others, gone but not forgotten. It may have been that they endeavored to cover too much ground. Excelling in the higher walks of gymnastics, their acquire- ments did not find that favor with the dons that addiction to science would have done. 24

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J. T. REESE, C.E., Hyde Park, Pa., . . . Birch Street E. L. RICKSECKER, C.E., Canal Dover, O , . Church Street W. B. STOCKTON, Phoenixville, L. STOCKTON, B.A., Phoenixville, . . . Snucon Hall R. B. WETHERILL, B.A., Lafayette, Ind., . . Vine Street M. WITTMER, C.E , Etna, Fa., . . . New Street J. J. ZIMMELE, C.E., Bethlehem, . . . Market Street W. BUTLER, C.E., ..... New Street H. B. STRONG M.E., Cleveland, O., . . . Saucoti Hall 83

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Our experience with the Freshies on the whole has been satisfactory. In the regular game of fool-ball, it is true that the old proverb, Pride goes before a fall, was strictly verified; but, on the other hand, at the athletic sports we captured every cane produced. Even now, such is the respect and obedience shown to our orders, that no Freshman wanders about the streets after the evening mail has been distributed ; and one Sunday morning this awe and fear of us was carried so far that one of their big men, when seen by two Sophs carrying a cane, fled into a church, and only came out when under the protection of his auntie. In conclusion, we may claim to have excelled in public spirit. We have used our musical abilities to add to the attractions of the town, especially to the pleasures of the fair inmates of the Seminary. The truth of history requires the mention that our efforts in this line have not been appreciated as they deserved. The same may be said as to our endeavors to add artistic decorations to the houses of those whom we wished to honor. To the citizens of Bethlehem, who have so kindly received us, and by their hospitality have so added to our happiness, our hearty thanks are given. May they live long and prosper ! Historian. 25