McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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1920 THE McKENDREAN 21 Juniors Merril Collard Plato; V. iVI. C. A.; Football, Hasketbal Baseball, Track. I. it ' s ( ft tof e hrr, fclUms. Arth L R V. Hexdrix Philo; ' ' . M. C. A. Cabinet; Student Pastor. Alii. ' ays steady and d( pi ida dc. it

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20 THE McKENDREAN 1920 Juniors JosKi ' H M. Harrki.i. Plat..; V. M. C. A. Rlth C. Walton Clio; W. C. A. Cabinet. Music litis rlitinns alone for pcartfnl minds. Orin p. Ki.Ksii Plato; V. M. C. A. Roberta is my religion.

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22 THE McKENDREAN 1920 Sophomores THE modest Sophomores expose their past history to the criticizing gaze of the public with humility and meekness. But all great deeds must be brought to light sooner or later. The first year of their career was unusually eventful and exciting. In numbers of more than a hundred, mainly young men, they came as a mighty horde, sweeping everything before them. Contrary to custom they were received with joy and gladness. Their experiences and deeds of valor were many and inspiring. All peoples adored and admired them. Old traditions were cast to the winds in an enthusiastic endeavor to do them homage : The Great, the Wonderful Freshmen of 18. Truly, so great an ovation was never given before or since, to such as these. The second year has been no less eventful and interesting. Although greatly reduced in numbers, they have more than supplied this deficiency in deeds of greatness. By their high standards and lofty ideals they have created an atmosphere approaching Utopia. True to their training, they have been advocates of peace and order. They have led the Freshmen in paths of righteousness and wisdom and taught them their place in college life. Early in the year the Freshmen, feeling their importance, decided to celebrate their privileges, amid great rejoicing and feasting. The all-compre- hending minds of the Sophomores realized the consequences which would result from fulfillment of such perverted illusions, and undertook to quell this boisterous egotism. The conflict which ensued was long and strenuous. It called forth the utmost shrewdness and Herculean strength of the Freshies. They finally overcame the inferior numbers of their assailants and reached their destination. They, however, were taught that superior powers must be recognized and respected. Fortunate, indeed, were they to come in contact with so mighty a force so early in their career, for it rendered them exceed- ingly docile and obedient ever after, to the wonder and mystification of their professors. The influence upon the upper classmen has been no less beneficial. The all-wise Juniors have ever willingly followed where the Sophs led, but the dignified Seniors, so as not to sink into utter nothingness beside their mighty neighbors, were forced to drink deeply at the fountain of knowledge, which is to their lasting benefit. The Sophomores have been active in social and literary circles and in athletics. They have furnished some of the greatest athletes of the season, who have helped to make the purple and the white famous. With two more years in which to acquire knowledge and exert their influence, McKendree standards will have reached such a pinnacle of perfection as to exceed the wildest dreams of any college faculty, and with such leadership, surely wonders and miracles will follow in the path of the class of ' 22 forever.