Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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A idministration similar to that of our own college was an important factor with the Oregon Trail caravan which came across the continent years ago. The unwritten law of the caravan was a tacit consent that all grievances or accusations must be brought before a court of elders chosen by the emigrants themselves at the start of the long, untried journey. No one person had the right to take the lawof the group in his own hands,norwas mob violence tolerated. Hearings of this shifting court of law were similar to a modern court, and took in consideration first the welfare of the group as a whole. Its unwritten laws were made and revised to suit the occasion and decisions were generally based on the equities of the parties involved. hiardy pioneers, who finally reached their destination, could not possibly have withstood the dangers and priva- tions which arose on the difficult trip had there been no organized administration. In like manner, seniors at Oregon State who have suc- cessfully passed through four years of college work have obtained and achieved only as a result of efficient admin- istration.

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His rugged dignity of frame, Imbued with fiomely grace, Lit up with kindness,and became A radiant and holy flame That blossomed in his face.