Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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 gkknotoletigment We. the staff of the 1910 Orange, wish to express our sincere thanks to those who are in no way connected with the Board, but who have rendered invaluable assistance in this work. Frederick Berchtold F. I). McLouth John Melhase Robert F. Bower Mrs. W. K. Stringer Colist a M. Murray Laura Pratt Edna Osborne Helen Gilkey lo

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®. 9. C. Willi ihy face inward tilt sunrise of hope tlum dost stand. And hope ihou dost carry for all our fair land. The vision is fixed on the summit of snow Of Jefferson, guard of the valley helovv. Endowed with his principles, true to his trust. Thou ninkest thy standard high, noble, and just land of fair honor, from tyranny free. For this tliou art striving, our dear O. A. C. Thou icachest thy children the lessons of life -These lessons with wisdom of ages are rife. Eternal is knowledge. It docs not decay When from the frail lx dy life passes away. But always approaching, ne’er reaching the goal, does onward and upward, enriching the soul. And knowledge, when o'er it Truth’s banner’s unfurled. Is the great moving force that compters the world.” Thou hearest the call of the world for strong men. Who are ready to hasten where summoned and when; For men who are eager to answer the cry: For men who are willing in iusi cause to die; For women who hold the pow’r in their hand To transform the world and who dare to command. Our tuition is calling, she’s calling to thee. For all « f thy children, our loved O. A. C. May thy sons, trained for action, be first in the strife. When right fight's ’gainst wrong in a battle for life May the sons and the daughters who cherish thy name. Strive to hasten the day when the world shall proclaim That Injustice. Sin and Oppression have lied. That Corruption has ceased, and that Vileness is dead. Till from the north to the south and from sea unto sea. Thy fair name is honored, helm 'd O. A. C. —Helen Gilkew 9

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 To the attentive observer, the advancement and truly tremendous strides taken by the Agricultural Colleges of this country have been matters of great astonishment. There was a time, not long ago. when such schools were looked down upon as secondary and inferior, but now man is beginning to realize the importance of scientific farming, and of the combined theoretical and practical training in all branches of research well known as industrial edueation. No longer may universities sneer at and deride the state colleges. They must realize that Latin and Greek will not till land and rcsplendently reward the sweat of honest labor with the beauty and luxuriousness of its fruit. Not by any means least among the many is our Alma Mater, for no other school of this nature has ever evinced such progressive spirit. The most eventful year in the history of the Oregon Agricultural College is now reluctantly drawing to a close. With regret we watch the end approaching. Many new phases of college life have been entered upon; the school has broadened materially its already broadening scope, and its resources are taxed to the utmost to make adequate provision for the unparalleled attendance. This year has marked our transition. Every college must experience this period, in which it passes from the plane of minor schools to tlut of the major. With the new administration the standard has been raised. This has appealed to many, and will continue to appeal each succeeding year to multiplied hundreds of young men and young women, necessitating additions ro faculty, buildings and equipment in general. It is with great expectancy that we await the results of legislation in relation to an increased appropriation, for on this, to a great extent, depend our success in the future. Into the athletic world of the Pacific Northwest we have brought a new phase—intense and united college spirit. Such loyalty few have ever seen. The Saturday before last Thanksgiving showed the never-dying spirit of those seven hundred cadets, when, in the face of almost certain defeat, their shouts and cheers rang constantly higher and louder in support of their warriors upon the field. The record in oratory and debate lias l ccn a brilliant one. Willamette. McMinnville, Monmouth and Washington Stale, each lost to the farmers of Oregon. And the eloquence of our orator in the interstate contest won for us more laurels. Two new student publications. “The Northwest Journal of Engineering and The Oregon Countryman.” have been founded here, and are doing excellent work. The Oregon Forester” has also appeared on the scene, with headquarters in the Agricultural Hall. To the “Barometer.” the most precious of all student enterprises, great credit is due for its active interest in the welfare of the school, and the impartial yet decisive attitude it has maintained in respect to all matters. 11