College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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FD ef of . reg, .. my K S. RAY BRADEN, . Derby, Kansas. A. B. in classical courseg Ottawa Academy '05g Emporia Academy ':, 'oeg President of Philologics '09, , , Alla Rah '09, Cooper Debater '10, f Manager Football Team '08, Captain V , Track Team '08g Student Volunteer. Zig 7'l.' The gracious dew of pulpit eloquence, ' And all the well whipped cream of - . . comtly sense. mga it Y A., t . ear. .. , Y. M. C. A. President '09, Editor -1 A5 1 ff Jw ,K Wwfrl, 1 f .. W... l in ,,.. W J. :lx Class History. Under the gas-jet with forehead all wrinkled in study, a Senior Sat reading. Papers lay scattered about on the table, while tennis Racquets and balls were proclaiming the sport of the day's recreation. Pleasure and fun had run high thru many long weeks of the springtime. Now was at hand the oft-mentioned, the reckoning day of the Tenners. Therefore to ward off effects of a possible infamous failure Measures preventing such end were pursued by the system of cramming. Hours all unnoticed pass by while the Senior remains at his lessons. Slowly his head bends more low as he studies the wisdom of Hegel, Herbart and Kant and a dozen or more of the other old thinkers. Slowly this throng of philosophers mingled and melted together, While in the seething concoction the student distinguished his classmates. Changed were they much from the usual dignified conduct of Seniors. These were the frisky and mischievous creatures who students in nought six Nicknamed the verdant and frolicsome Freshmen. Yes, truly much pleasure Fell to the lot of this class on the day when its flag proudly floated, Topping a telegraph pole well encircled with tar for marauders. Victory camped with the Freshmen, but later the Sophies took vengeance, Snatching away the proud flag at a triumphing party at Perkins'. School days were far from fatiguing while mischief relaxed tender minds. Delicate wlriffs of that camphor disturbed once again the exquisite Calm of the ether. Again coats were exchanged to produce combinations Provoking the laughter. Again thru the lectures of jonsie rang Ergo And tertiarily. Then a delightful excursion to homestead of Hughes And their return which the shimmering moonlight enchanted, bewitched. Interests of various sorts claim the attention. The first oratorical Contest for Freshmen was held, and Tom was the eminent winner. Parties and picnics at Flat Rocks cemented the fast growing friendships. Spring was at hand very soon, and with it the banquet at Rice's, Vainly malignant Sophomores were on deck to abscond with the eatins. Needless to mention the sad disappearance of Caesar's far famed bridge Also the bulletin board and the phonograph placed in the chapel. 16

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ir . 1. . WALTER B. HEDLUND, Emporia, Kansas. A. B. in modern language courseg McPherson Business Collegeg C. of E. Academy 'O6g President of Athletic Association 'O8g Class President 'O8g President of Mathonian Society 'O9. Night after night he sat and bleared his eyes with books. GLADYS A. RIGGS, Emporia, Kansas. A. B. in modern language courseg Emporia High School '06g Aftermathg Member of the Hesperidsg Glee Club '09, 'l0. Thou who hast the fatal gift of beauty. BEN RICE, Emporia, Kansas. A. B. in scientific courseg Oberlin College Academyg Mathoniang Y. M. C. A.g Class President '10g President of Oratorial Association '10g Editor of College Life '1Og Cooper Debater '09, '1Og Business Manager of Alla Rah '09. And he loved keeping company. HELEN A. HAYNES, Emporia, Kansas. A. B. in modern language courseg teacher's certificateg Emporia High School '06g Y. W. C. A.g President of Aftermaths '10g Member of College Orchestrag Glee Club '09, 'IOQ Hes- perids. 1 I never take a nap after dinner, but the nap takes me. .,-1 .14 I -PA fm . film t f 7 5 A 5 .V 1 , , A, .i A ,: I 'z ,z in Ay -1? ,, x ziggy? I ' I . ,i

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Needless to mention the beaker from lab that once strayed o'er the campus Returning again to its place but now over-brimming with nectar. Summer vacation arrived and returned in the autumn these students Chiefly notorious for heads much expanded. Now boast they of actions Pertaining to past and to future. In flag scrap the Freshmen were winners Since they greatly outnumbered the Sophomores, tho strict regulation Decreed that the pole a mere sapling should be. Next at Altman's the Tenners Had such a jolly old party that robbers of wraps got away with Scarcely a scratch for their daring. Before all the guests had departed Raindrops were hurrying down in ever increasing profusion. Several social events in the course of that memorable winter Served to bind firmly some cases which were previously experimental. Gladys no longer now wavers 'twixt three for just one is sufficient. Mary yells: Ray-ray-ray tho yet rather faintly, and Helen Admires Art in his various phases. To Freshman charmer Wanders Ham Berger. At homes of Perkins and Rice were more banquets Which for adroit wit and merriment wholesome were unsurpassed. Later, misfortune encompassed our track athletics, for Braden, Running a thirty-yard sprint in the halls as a trial of fleetness, Fractured his arm 'gainst the wall and spent weeks in recovery. Sorrows, Joys, and defeats in the cup of the Sophomores frequently mingled. Wiser they entered their junior year and the problems it offered Encountered. Another recruit to our numbers was Bessie, whom Parkville Brought to a high plane of wisdom in book learning, cooking, and love. This year again did they go in a hayrack to homestead of Hughes. There all the feminine classmen showed skill in the frying of chickens, Making of coffee and other concoctions alluring to mortals. Gathering one evening at Elsie's they roasted marshmallows on sticks held Over a bonfire. The first college annual by unstinted effort They in this season produced. Understandings 'twixt youths and the maidens Came to mean more. Now even invulnerable Cae1ebs with golden Arrow was smitten. The juniors had not yet o'ercome their delight in Pranks of their childhood, for entering chapel one day clad in ghastly Caps and gowns imitated they digniied Seniors. The banquet Occurred in the spring which the Juniors give to the Seniors. At length Degrees were conferred on Nought Niners and with them we lost Ac and Van whose Brilliant achievements permitted to graduate. Autumn the Tenners Showed forth in role of the topmost of students. No longer now boast they Unlimited learning to compass. No longer the narrow horizon Restrains their far looking vision. Yet mirth is by no means forgotten. Parties and dinners and spreads friendships fetters united yet closer. Elsie the class entertained for choosing our paraphernalia. Hearts were unveiled for inspection at Edna's and much information Revealed. Hearts in profusion were seen at Gladys' exquisite Dinner in honor of Viv who was going to Denver. The class play Pro and con they discussed with the watchword: Classic or modern- That is the question. At length the production of Strongheart was favored the Vote of the many. Rehearsals came thick and fast as the spring brought Nearer approach to the climax of college career. As the days flew After each other in ever more hastening succession the Seniors Reached much more consummate heights than as Freshmen they dreamed of. Lessons Were not neglected tho many attractions were offered. The junior- Senior banquet a splendid success proved to be with its visions, Its dreams of fair maidens, its toasts apt and witty, its viands so perfect. Then the commencement day came, and degrees were just being granted when Say! It's morning, old man! Been asleep here all night? Well, wake up! --L. F. B. 17