Simpson College - Zenith Yearbook (Indianola, IA)

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Foreword HE year of 1919, pictured in this vol- ume of The Zenith, has been an unusual year. The old campus has been dotted with Khaki; reveille and taps have sounded out from the big naked-windowed hall; the old walls have resounded to the tramp of a marching army. The glad news of peace has echoed over the campus. Sickness and Death have been in our midst, disordering our school routine, casting a shadow of sorrow over our gatherings, leaving empty scats in our class rooms. Our boys whom we gave to our country have been coming back to us, stepping into their old places and filling old niches. We have lived the scale of human emotion this year. It s the purpose of this book that we may never forget it. May The Zenith, of the Class of 1920, bring back to him who, in the years to come, chances to peruse its pages, all the thrills of his college life—the same quickening of the pulse he felt at the games, the same splendid fervor that gripped him as the Stars and Stripes were lowered out on the old Athletic field, with all the boys standing by at attention; the same fine feeling of camaraderie that pervaded the campus; the peaceful drowsiness that per- meated the little Library; the same old pounding of the heart that he experienced on moonlight nights beneath the “whispering maples”; the vision of familiar faces, of old class rooms, the dreaming of dreams—all this may he find between these covers. And may it bring to him a realization of the happiness of that college life, thru peace and war, thru sickness and health,—the beauty of those college friendships—the fineness of those college days. Jessie Shannon, Editor-in-Chief.

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To Everett S. Olive In recognition of his loyal service to the college and to the student body, this volume is heartily dedicated. The worth of a man is measured by his ability to meet any situation, and this Professor Olive did successfully in the studio, on the campus, and of late, in the world crisis. The public is beginning to demand better music and Professor Olive has contributed to this de- mand by composing numerous songs. The songs which he contributed to our Simpson song book have been ranked by worthy critics as among the best college songs in America. Professor Olive always stood for the best in art and life, and demanded the highest type of work from his students. Consequently, his per- sonality has been a strong influence in the lives of many, and his work has become a part of the rich inheritance of Simpson students. This past year he graciously gave his time and talent to the wounded soldiers of Italy, thus enlarging the bounds of the helpful influence of old Simpson College thruout the world.

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I r Under the Maples II In the Service III With the Organiza- tions IV Among the Frater- nities V At the Games VI Pen Scratches VII Campus Come Backs