Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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L ' AGELNIDyV 1Q17 Tflstor of tl)e diass of 1916 T TS not witlidut some feeling of regret that we are called x wn to write this last history of the class of nineteen-six- teen. here at Ihicknell, ami may this only lie the heginning of our real histor ' . As we leave here may we go out into this old world determined that the deeds of this class as those of others which have left Bucknell shall be written large on the images of the world ' s history. Onlv a few short vears ago we arrix ' ed here eager to catch a new and broader iew of life. This we ha ' e done and thanks be to those at whose feet we have sat and listened as they each endeavored to im- part to us that which they had already learned from that faithful old teacher. Experience. Our Historv tells of a time of development. From the time we first entered these classic old halls and allowed these spreading oaks to teach us the lessons of sturdiness in the face of storm, until now Avhen the goal of our four-}-ear s journe} ' is in sight, we have grown l)()th in bodv and in mind. Truly, we have drunk at the fountain of knowledge and now feel that we are trained to fight life ' s battles in a new light, ever striving to hold high above the din of battle the stand- ards of our Alma Mater until that great da}- of ictory. Therefore with a determination to go out into life ' s struggle and to bear our share of the burden in performing the tasks that comfort this old world we bid to vou old Bucknell our last and fond farewell. 24

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UAGEN[Dy 1Q17 Senior (Tlass 4 oem Senior year ! What is its sign, what does it spell for us ? For us, who in a few short months Shall leave our Alma Mater And one hy one go out in wa}-s unknown. It means, ' tis true, the loss of many friendships And the going forth forever from the dear routine, The joyous crowded days When life seemed very full, and ver -, verv good. But is this all ? O, no, it means far more. It means the hirth of visions full of power And of w(jrk worth while. The fighting of disease, and all its kindred ills. The righting of the wrong-. Defence of honor, justice, law. And great inventions in the realms of science, and art The putting into beings of huge structures On the land, and sea. and in the air. The solving of big problems. And a deeper lo e for jjeauty, truth antl human worth. A wide vision of the world, and of its peoples ' needs. And big ideals, attained, and passed along. All this it means, our Senior Year. And so the sad is mingled with the glad unknown. And bright expectanc - comes uppermost. 23

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PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Senior Class. 1916 President rice Presiileiif Secretary Treasurer Poetess Historian officers Dayton Leo Ranck Mary Belle Lees Sterling Raymond Mensch - Bruce Edward Butt Anna Lois Reynolds Samuel INIilton Bryant SECRETARY TREASURER 25