Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1913. The time is fast approaching when the Class of 1913 will be but a memory; a memory which we will never forget, and one which we will always recall with pride. In the balmy days of September, 1910, the extraordinary Class of 1913 became a part of S. R. S. N. It was only a short time until we made ourselves conspicuous by our athletics and social positions, which showed that we were not easily set aside. Our record this year was an exceedingly good one, and each member of the class worked in unison with all the others. In the Fall of 1911, we took another step toward our goal, when we took upon ourselves the responsibilities with which a Middler has to deal. This year we attended the jolly Hallowe’en party, also the feast at Thanksgiving; everybody having a swell time at both. In February we honored the Seniors by giving them a banquet, which was enjoyed to the highest extent by both classes. The next event of importance was the play, “The Colonel’s Maid,” given by the Philomathean Literary Society. State Board was the next thing of importance, and everybody gave a sigh of relief when they left. This year we are Seniors and not nearly so dignified as we are supposed to be. for we gave our teams in football, baseball and basket ball genuine support. A feeling of sadness comes over us when we think that a few short weeks of school will end our career here. We are approaching the last steps when we shall all start out upon the great field of life, where each one is for himself. Soon we will lay aside our weather beaten 1913 hats, and the two hundred fifty-eight members of the class of 1913, adorned with hired caps and gowns will pass across the stage and enter the chapel for the last time. It is our sincere hope that each one of us may do his best, that he may be worthy of membership in the class of 1913. 25

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» Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen. MOTTO—On to Victory. COLORS—Crimson and Gray. Flowf.R—Red Carnation. Yell. Rip $a r. Rip saw, Rip saw. Bang! We belong to the “13” gang. Are we it? Well I should smile; We’ve been it for a hal-a-balook-ba-la-ba-leen—1913 13 13. Officers. Claire A. Anderson........President Chess Powers............ Secretary Glenn C. Dunlap Vice President Jesse Alter .............Treasurer Herman Walters .......... Marshal 1 2»

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Lela Aiken. Slippery Rock. Pa. Philomathean I.cla is of a very happy, care-free disposition. She is the most conscientious class cutter in the school. Her favorite studies are Chemistry and Botany. In spite of many attacks of cupidic. heart trouble, she always manages to remember her great dislike for domestic duties, and as yet has done nothing rash. Penelope Allen, Grove City. Pa. After graduating at Grove City High. Penelope thought Slippery Rock was the proper place to further her education. Her father is a preacher and Penelope possesses all the qualities that any girl might be proud of. Her favorite sport is throwing water. Edna Allison. Lowellville. O. Philomathean Edna is a dark-haired, brown-eyed maiden who came in the fall of 1912 to join our happy band. She is about the “Jolliest Kid in our class and she is loved by all who know her. She tries to give every one the impression that she is going to spend her future life as a school teacher, and that she is heart whole and fancy free, but those who know her think different. Elizabeth Anderson. Connelsville. Pa. Betty is one of the charter members of our class. Although she hails from the smoky coke regions, she is noted for her sunny disposition and brilliancy in German. She possesses an unusually fine voice, and has always been willing to sing when called upon. Since Betty’s first trip to Slippery Rock, she has had a poor opinion of the hack service and now prefers the Coach.”