Simpson College - Zenith Yearbook (Indianola, IA)

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“Junior Gale.” HEN ’07 arrived in Indianola it was raining pitchforks. Other classes have been ushered in by hail, mist, fog, and thunder- storms, but when the class of Naught Seven arrived its advent was heralded by peal of thunder and flash of lightning, by storm of hail and rush of wind, by cloudburst after cloudburst, as though the very angels in heaven were engaged in a last desperate effort to dampen the college ardor of the young Freshmen and quench their thirst for knowledge. The conservative Indianola citizen called up his neighbor on the telephone and between thunder claps aked him what had happened to cause such a celebra- tion on the part of the elements. Said he, as Casca said before the death of Caesar. “Are you not moved when all the sway of earth Shakes like a thing infirm? O neighbor! I have seen tempests when the scolding winds Have riv’d the knotty oaks, but never Till the knotty Sevens came to town, never till now. Did I go through a tempest like to this.” Thus was the present Junior class welcomed to Indianola. The first class meeting was held in the Greek room. Ira Ruby presided and Ella Brown was secretary. Class colors were discussed, and Ed. Golisch made a suggestion that we have Ruby and Brown, which was the first ’07 pun and duly applauded. These things, though small, are vastly important as shedding some light on the ancient history of ’07, and pointing out the way for other Freshman classes. Election of class officers occurred at the home of Ella Brown. Ruby again presided, and Walter G. McKinley was elected first class president, Leone Peasley, secretary, Ella Brown, vice-president and J. Carl Pryor, treasurer. Dark green and white were then and there made class colors and have stood the test of time and decorations excellently well. They are nature s favorite hues—colors of the grass and the snow,—symbols of youth and purity. The next meeting was less important, as the minutes record simply the following: English Room, Oct. 29, 1 903. Class called to order by the president. Motion that an order be drawn on the treasury for 30 cents to purchase a secretary s book. Carried. Motion to adjourn.”