Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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p ZC3EZ3: ' w 1 IN « IN X M IN M I 1 HE halls, endeared to us by memories; the splendid, majes- tic elms; the shrubs, the green grass ; the very atmosphere, all bind us to the campus of our Alma Mater. Every nook and corner is reminiscent of a glo- rious and historic past, and prophetic of a progressive, abundant future. The passing years will serve only to render more vivid in our minds the vision of our beautiful College Green. IN t

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IZZC3E=2 i i i s sc3m The Stude Four AH college life ' s a play. And all the studes are merely players; They have their flunks and registrations; They have their frats and recitations, Their dates and other complications ; And each stude plays many parts His acts being four years. At first the Freshman. With youthful pep and innocent wonder welling; In little green cap (to keep his head from swelling), With sleepy morning face, sprinting like a race-horse To seven-thirty class. Then the Sophomore. Full of strange oaths, wondrous worldly-wise; With formal cut hair, and his pipe man size; Seeking for his place in whatsoe ' er activity His talent lies. Next the amorous Junior, Superlative in love, and in the date-ive case; With girls imperative, he leads a merry chase. Never counting cost of his various adventures. And so he plays his part. Last scene of all That ends this strange, eventful history ; The Senior, capped and gowned, with air of mystery. Fares forth alone into the world To try his fortune. — Winsor Stivers. PI M rfl r 5 — zr r- r- X a — - I -- I ' --

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;ff l = izzc3 A ' r U r iM. fe::x =: 8 Q Q The Old Beech Unique with quaint traditions old, — Majestic and sublime ; It stood through ever-changing years Marking the lapse of time. It beckoned with its friendly shade All those within its reach; We learned to rest in comfort there Beneath the grand Old Beech. (Si