Concordia University Chicago - Pillars Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

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xx M Q Q 0 ai' .I ef .,, ,fi ,QA K dd Y' .4 4' The Echo goal! Such were the thoughts of the members of class '16 early in September of 1915. It was during this month that we returned to our Alma Mater as seniors. 'As such we were welcomed by much work and by manifold duties. The Administrative Staff, in which the student-body vested its power of self-government, managed affairs quite satis- factorily. In a class-meeting, held at the beginning of the first semester, E. Pl., I-lueschen was elected president of the class and M. F. Walkenhorst vice-presidentg E.. F. Langrehr was re-elected secretary, and R. E. Engebrecht was chosen to be treasurer of the class. During the course of the year each member of class '16, received 'five weeks of practical training in the col.lege practise school. Many social evenings were enjoyed in the chapel of the college, and several parties were given in our honor by .well-wishers of class '16, Dormitory S Thus, amid pleasures and duties, the end of our dear college days approached. Be- fore we bid a final adieu to our Alma Mater at River Forest, there remains one more event to which we look forth with great hope and anticipation, and that event will be the distribution of our diplomas. Yes, each member of class '16 is desirous of his reward for his six years of constant labor! We hope that this reward will be given to us in the form of a diploma! Six years ago we came, during six years we saw, and, last but not least, on the day' of our graduation we hope to be pronounced conquerors on our final passing through the portals of our beloved Alma Mater! Such is the history of class 'l6. To this history you, I, and all of our worthy class- mates contributed. The task of making class history is now ended. Now, dear class- mate, begins for you an era of making a history of your -own. Strive that the achievments recorded in the annals of your own history may be written indelibly in the sands of time! Strive with all your might to become with the help of God a faithful servant in his vine- yard! To that end be - Rowing, not drifting!

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T h g E C I7 0 f H , H Busse. In the person o . , -f Klasse WHS E' The Pfesldent of the Biff ncirlifiliiile E Hueschen was our secretary and treasurer. ' - CSI e 1 ' - Jaeger class I6 had a vice pr vacation Passed very rapidly- Septeglber Elrrglefd' fn? Th 1, y days 0 jumnier .A - H a er to tastet C Praise ru Q class '!6eis ioinpits way to Seminaristenville. :yy ax?-inf! What do You say, let S this town. l'!e!!0, Seminarlstl ,, HOW fir? ysvl uLet'5 hum a tune! uAllr1ght. One hermg. Slifer m Q L t uit! Where is have a little social gat .. 1 Tooth Brush. C 5 Q 79 U i H y of the latest! Begin! your musical ear? Hospital In a meeting which was called in the beginning of the first semester, H. Jaeger WHS elected president, E. P. Hueschen vice-president, and E. F. Langrehr secretary-treasurer of class 'l6. We were now prepared for a year of strenuous work, and, truly, a year ot strenuous work ensued! Nevertheless, variety is the spice of life, and variety we enjoyed: variety which cannot be mentioned! During this school.-year class 'l 6 was fortunate enough to hear a number of lectures. given by prominent men in our college auditorium. We ailso had the rare opportunity of hearing such masters as Middleschulte and Rechlin perform most credibly on the organ. TWO literary Clubs Ofiginated among the members of class 'I6 during the second C!6SS- They Were Wrhe SPHYC MOIHCIII Clubn and the ''Schiller-Shalaespeare Club. The object of both clubs was to foster the interest in literature among the members of class 'l6. IN THE LAND or OUR DREAMS 1915-1916. All aboard for senlordom! Get your tickets to Senior-ville' the Cm. of which You dreamt so often during the days of your early college career! Rick to HQUI. elm .1 Mfmq. l I C , Q h Af' t K for YOUT final COHUUS- Onward to Scale the final mountain that separates you trnm your

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The Echo THE sEN1oR's DREAM. , g th t t, another quiz The weary Senior sat alone t Ano er es ' 'Cl ' h th d g D While ml mg t ga asiiliieard around, Another chain of toil and pain on, With sunset went away, I And not a sound W All h to bed had sane Will bring t0'm Ow's day' oys ' , . . Th t'red Senior sat alone l'm wasting here my precious tune, e 1 ' , Unnerved and Pale was he, My strength' my life' my au: Bowed 'neath a yoke of care, he spoke But will this thing some pleasure bring in With June's diploma-call. In sad soliloquy: H He sighed, and low upon his hands ' His achingbrow he pressed: And o'er his frame ere long there came A soothing sense of rest. .And then he lifted up his face, But started back aghast,-- The room, by strange and sudden change. Assumed proportions vast. It seemed a great big school, and he And when the Cap began to speak Addressed a listening throng, Of the pupils, and who's who! Each uttered word the pupils stirred, His lips gave way, in accents sweet, His smile the crowd bore long. He praised his rascals too! The dreaming Senior thought he saw Then suddenly the scene was changed The 5ch00I'b0a1'd Stepping ifli To the college-room of old: They took his hands, and looked with awe, Upon the walls did darkness fall, At the Senior and his .spin-ii Cl6-D The midnight air was cold. A dream! the Senior waking said, Got UP and paced the fioorg And, Whistling slow and soft and low, He faced his bed-room door, Once Morpheus' Slave. his heart was full Of peace! Not Qllil. nor tests! It And when examinations come, I'll try to do my best!