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

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r A,,,, Senior History In the year 1913 the Emperor of C. of E. issued a call for two classes of volunteers to fill the gaps in the ranks of his valiant army, men to iight and girls to be Sisters of Mercy. The enlistment was to take place in September. The call was responded to. With -no preliminary train- ing the men were given orders and put into service. Four trenches lay before them. These must be taken or the glory of Cjof E. would be dimmed. o ' 1 . . ' They faced the task bravely. The sudden, swift' onslaught ofthe Sophs met with stubborn resistance and defeat., The Normal was de- feated at every point, and great was the 'celebration when K. S. N. hauled down her colors. But for the Sisters of Mercy many would have fallen. Their loyalty and unwavering support-was behind every effort of the men. Algebra and rhetoric bombs then thinned the ranks a lit- tle, but at last, amid great rejoicing, the first trench was taken. A num- ber were decorated with E's for distinguished service. The second trench was taken much as the first had been. V The men were seasoned veterans now, the Sisters well fitted to their role. The Freshmen were repulsed. The Normal, although victorious early in the season, was later defeated. A new Science Hall was provided as an arsenal. Amid great hilarity the second trench was taken, just one 1 91 '