Adelphi University - Oracle Yearbook (Garden City, NY)

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prise, is a study of expression well worth noting. They are friends listen- ing to G. Q.'s overwhelming piece of news. Another deserter to the ranks of matrimony! Why must '05 girls be so attractive? Gentlemen, remove your hats. No loud conversation, please. This high and solemn portal opens into the Senior gallery. Here is the stately procession on the way to chapel, K. T. leading. But this is the gem of the collection. What hints of melodrama are here! This wary couple are escaping down a ladder from their loving friends waiting with the rice in front. G. is a wise old owl! On your right is an interesting work of art. These two lines of girls, somewhat frightened,, but nevertheless in high glee, are enjoying an old-fashioned spelling match. We learn from this, my friends, that even the most eminent can condescend to simple pleasures that would delight Wagner’s soul. Observe the surprised person sitting down in defeat. She is just discovering that she has spelled 'jocose’ with a ‘g and it shocks her painfully. This gallery is somewhat incomplete as yet, for all the niches are not filled. We think we can safely reveal this, however, as a prophecy of the near future. “Behold a noble statue of a wobbly young woman squeezing between two portentous dignitaries who are scooping her into a peculiar brown and gold net. This represents the triumphant graduate receiving her hood. Observe the diploma in her hand, and the satisfied smile of achieve- ment lighting up her worn features. “As we pass out, let me call your attention to this line of busts. These are a few of the ’05 girls who have won college distinction. C. W., E. C., and J. D. appear with Barlow medals. J. D. and M. L. are winners of essay prizes. Underneath are the likenesses of several Presidents drawn from this same celebrated class; the Y. W. C. A. for two years, the Round Table for two years, the Glee Club, Athletic Association, Students’ Asso- ciation. One word more in regard to J. D. We have heard of every-day courage, and we believe in it since watching this strong-minded youth face classes of girls every day for years in solitary championship of his sex. We rejoice that Mr. R. has appeared to lighten his labors. That is all. We thank you for your kind attention, ladies and gen- tlemen, and trust we have proved to you the many-sided character of Adel- phi training, and the splendid record of 1905.”

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Nineteen Hundred and Six Motto—Know Tiiyscif. Flower■—Carnation. Colors—Green and White. Class Yell. Rickerty! Rackerty ! Hullabaloo! Zing! Bang! Whoop-de-doo! Can they beat us? Nixy-nix! We are the class of 1906!