University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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Sophomore Colors Black and Orange Officers B. H. Arnold E. M. Flemming F. G. Keyes L. L. Harding President Pice-President Secretary Treasurer Honorary Member E. Josephine Watson Members Arnold, Benjamin H. Berry, Wallace N. Elkins, Marion G. Flemming, Edith M. Harding, Lee L. Keyes, Frederick G. Martinez, Roland A. Nichols, Howard M. Sisson, Cora E. 25

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As for the childhood days of Nellie Armstrong Harrall, suffice it to say that she was always able to hold her own, whatever con- fronted her. Even as a Prep she showed great promise as a linguist and we are sure it is mainly due to her interest in Prep themes that she became Literary Editor of “Ye Grist.” During her Freshman year her chief trial was mathematics, but she was able to forget even that in her favorite recreation, usually taken among the “ins and outs” of Thirty Acre Pond. But during the next summer she wandered forth into the wide world, and when she returned from Buffalo, at the beginning of the college year, she had lost nearly all her Freshman ideas and at once settled down to the exacting work of the Sophomore year. As a Junior she realizes the dignity that must be supported, and all stray childish pranks are set aside and she is delving deep into German, History, and especially “The Dissection of the Cat,” which is her favorite literature. “Nellie” excels in music and dramatics, but especially is her influence felt in the Y. VV. C. U., of which for the past two years she has been presi- dent. In fact, the dignity of the office has even prompted her to take “The Puritan Minister” as the subject of her winter essay in history. We must leave her for a little while, but be comforted in learning that she will for still another year be daily guided to the college halls by our “ Uncle Tommy,” who has for the past four years so successfully borne this responsibility. NELLIE ARMSTRONG HARRALL

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Sophomore Class History So you want to know a little about us, the renowned class of 1906. Did someone in the corner raise an objection ? No? All right, then I’ll go on. A few common-place facts first. Our class has not increased in numbers, but on the contrary several have left us, one of them being our president of last year. He was a general favorite and leaves a space in the class which we are unable to fill. You have heard people say “quality rather than quantity.” That consoles us, for we are sure of the first-named ele- ment. After the “Freshies” had entered the college and had become slightly acquainted, they were soon aware of a painful lack of the salt of the earth in one or two members. This becoming unbearable, the class of ’07 formed a self-improvement society and took it upon themselves to haze one of their “Own,” but lacking experience in such matters, they asked advice of the members of ’06, in whom they had great faith, and who later proved that this faith was not misplaced. Accordingly one of our members was duly detailed to take charge of the cere- mony, which passed off, together with the “freshness,” in a manner highly approved by all. When certain other matters were attended to, and we had settled down to a calm and peaceful ( ?) life, we were all but overwhelmed by the military honors which were thrust upon us. The three highest appointments are ours. “Major Ben” leads the band of warriors bold and the two companies are captained by as many of his classmates. The next occurrence of importance was the Freshman attempt at a sleighride, but they experienced a considerable delay in the start, due entirely to a certain inquisitiveness (on their part). And because of this in- quisitiveness many of the Freshman boys spent an enjoyable ( ?) two hours as guests of the class of ’06. Every- thing from a Watson House clothes-line to a Turkish towel was utilized in entertaining them. Further particu- lars will probably be found in ’07’s “Tale of Woe.” You say this is a history of the Freshman class. You are mistaken. See what an important part we played on both occasions. We “puffed up?” Not a bit. Considering the temptation to an active life about the college, we have kept remarkably quiet, and have followed the straight and narrow path with all diligence. But in spite of the above facts, there are certain “would- be-dete ctives” who persist in placing against our account practically all the mischief that is done on the campus.