Bennett Medical College - Em Dee Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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S. . We therefore did unto others as others had done unto us. This wasn't quite in conformity with the old adage, but we saw no other resources. ln order that all might benefit, and none escape, we cunningly trapped them as they strolled to school one morning, tied their hands and feet, and after all had been captured, some of our boys proved their ability and ingenuity as manipulators of the brush, by the artistic transfigurations wrought upon the countenances of our captives. A little leniency was displayed toward the fairer sex. Beautiful polka dots adorned their brows. The color was ap- propriate to remind them that it was their Springtime of a college career. After giving them all due display we invited them to a show in the after- noon, and since that time we have been the best of friends. A good majority soon manifested a tendency to trip it on the light, fantastic toe, and early there was formed a club of the Terpsicorhean order. Semi-monthly balls were given in the Garfield Park Refectory, and many were the hours pleasantly spent in gliding down the old ball room to music sweet and charming. It proved a great success, socially and otherwise. The social events of our class during this year terminated in a dinner dance held at the Hotel La Salle, in the Grand Ball Room. It was the only af- fair of the kind that had ever been given, and it proved one of the most pleas- ing entertainments given under the auspices of a Sophomore class. We were entertained for a short time by our honorary president and worthy professors, who gave vent to their eloquence and witticism in good advice and story. We would have enjoyed a longer program, but our speakers realized that we were all anxious to demonstrate our Terpsicorhean abilities. This brings us to the end of our second year, feeling well repaid for the time spent in study. ln parting to spend a few months with our loved and loved ones at home, we regret to find two members missing from our midst. Their life's duty is at an end. How fleeting is Time! Seems 'twas but yesterday that first we wove the band of friendship here. Today, we are approaching the eve of of our departure. Alas! what changes Time has wrought. The Freshies mischievous twinkle, the Sophomore's wise-fool look have disappeared and given way to a serious and grave demeanor. We are beginning to realize the expectancies that will be demanded of us as practitioners, and we have therefore abandoned our East wing paraphernalia and are now devoting our time to fulfil the rigid requirements of a junior. We accordingly find our- selves established in the old wing of the college. A few of the old members are missing from our list, but their absence is more than doubly compensated by the new arrivals from other institu- tions. It was not a little surprising, delightfully so to some, to find that the species which is more deadly than the male has increased one hundred per cent. The consequences, who knows? OUR CLASS OFFICERS FOR THIS YEAR. Alexander W. Burke . . ..... President lra S. Haney ...... . . .Vice-president R. R. Kirkpatrick. . . ..... Secretary J. M. lVlcSparin .......... . .................. Treasurer Our honorary president, Dr. L. F. MacDiarmid. With these men at our helm, and one hundred forty to man the ship, we have every indication of swiftly sailing o'er the billowy sea of our junior curriculum and entering the calm harbor of our final year. The semi-final examinations shortly after the Christmas holidays ver- 129

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- WM inant in the class that considered themselves superior to us. We have since forgiven them for this formal introduction as we realized that at that period they were Honly Sophomoresf' After the war clouds had subsided, we were not long in calling a class meeting, for we realized that in union there was strength. The following class officers were elected: C. E. Calloway, presidentg R. A. Hennessy, vice-president: R. M. Kelly, secretary, N. V. Graves, treasurer, H. Kruse and A. W. Burke as sergeant-at-arms. Being thus permanently organized and having a very capable set of officers, we were now e pluribus unum. Our class soon became the most popular in school, but more than all, gained recognition as a class possessing qualities that characterized us as a model class, a distinction we have retained to the present day. l Our social affairs during this year were a tremendous success. The big event that rounded up the social activities of our class was the reception ball tendered the faculty and entire student body in compliment to the out- going Seniors. This unique function took place in the beautiful Louis XVI ballroom of the Sherman Hotel, March 28, l9l3. It was voted by all as the biggest and most pleasant social event ever given by a Freshman class, if not by the school. Before we were aware of it, the Freshmen finals were dueg social and athletic activities were forgotten. Every spare moment was utilized in re- viewing the year's course, and we were well rewarded by the high marks obtained. Vacation days were now at hand. We were all glad to receive a little recreation, but it was with reluctance that We departed from our jolly friends and from the scenes of our happy Freshman days. A few Summer months of recreation, and we found ourselves again at old Bennett. Our number had considerably increased by the addition of new members from other colleges and those that had taken a year's rest af- ter their Freshman year. On account of the experience gained in our first year, we were not long in calling a class meeting and electing the following officers: R. H. George, president: M. W. K. Byrne, vice-president: H. C. Methany, secretaryg C. O. Highsmith, treasurer, Dr. A. B. Rankin, as our honorary president. After the election of our class officers, it was our duty to properly initi- ate our new arrivals. The customary practice of hazing the Freshman class was sharply censured by our dean, who appealed to our honor and implored us not to deface our fair record with deeds of barbarism as usually inflicted upon the incoming class. A more rational method was proposed, which was warmly sophisticated defeat them, tion. Being endorsed by Father Spaulding. Namely, to invite the un- new beginners out to a free-for-all game of football and utterly so as to curb their unsatiated importance around the institu- a broad-minded class, and realizing that perhaps the old cus- tomary method could be substantiated by a more rational one in making the Freshmen realize their place in a college, we acted accordingly, and on the following Saturday invited them out to a free-for-all football game. lt must pain the Freshmen yet to recall how utterly they were defeated, and we refrain from further humiliation by withholding the score. The depressed spirit of the class was evident for a week, after which they assumed so haughty a dispostion and became so decorous in their manner that we were greatly perplexed as what to do with this state of af- fairs. Our patience as well as that of others, was finally exhausted, as con- ditions were daily growing worse, so that we decided to readopt the old method which had produced the desired effect in previous years-initiate the Freshmen in ye olden style so that they might realize their insignificance. 128

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Wlffwffrar ified to our honorable instructors that our criterion was still at its height. During this year, most of us became members of the Sportsmen's Club of America. During the early part of the year, we all enjoyed a pleasant time at a ball given in our club hall. Many new members were also initiated into the several fraternities dur- ing this year. The big feature, however, upon which all spent considerable time, was the compiling of the Year Book, a task which it behooves the Junior class to accomplish. Thanks to the editor and his assistants and all those who kindly aided, the Year Book has excelled all other productions of pre- vious years. Like all our other achievements, it is a credit to and a reHec- lion of a class composed of quantity and quality. The historian's field does not encroach upon the future, but one, year hence shall terminate the history of our class, collectively. Individually, we will all endeavor to improve on that which is well done. Though hard the task may seem and long the journey, we shall proceed as we began. This completes the history of the junior class to date, and there is little more to say, except to note the new Sophomore and bid farewell to the de- parting Seniors. Gazing back, we behold the Sophomore on the lower rungs of the ladder. The audacity that marked him in his Freshman year has given place to intellectuality. Sophomores, you have assured us of your capabilities as medicoes. Therefore, feel at ease when on our domain: we appreciate your friendship. Gazing forward, we behold the graduating class. Seniors, your four years of incessant toil are about to be crowned with the laurels of success. Your good fellowship during the time that we have known you has convinced us of your sterling worth, your high ideals, your one ambition. Now that you are about to leave college life and enter Life's college, bear with you the teachings of your tutors and then though storms o'ertake you and barriers confront you, you shall eventually reach the bay of success, that lies calm and peaceful, awaiting you. We hope that your fondest dreams of the golden future shall be fully realized in the days to come. Seniors, au revoir. Fellow classmates, in recapitulation of that which is past, we have noted our trials and our triumphs. Let not vain glory mislead us from the pathway rightfully chosen. Though our difficulties may yet be in store, let us remember: There is no chance, no destiny, no fate Can circumvent or hinder or control The firm resolve of a determined soul. Gifts count for nothing, will alone is great. All things give way before it, soon or late. What obstacle can stay the mighty force Of the sea-seeking river in its course, , Or bid the ascending orb of day to wait? Each will-born soul must win what it deserves. Let the fool prate of lucl-L. The fortunate is he Y Whose earnest purpose never swerves: Whose lightest action or inaction serves The one great aim. Why, even death stands still and waits an hour, sometimes For such a will. JOSEPH R. BETTHAUSER, 'l6. lim