Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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And, when our Indian Pageant was given; when our tree was planted beside New London Hall, we looked with pride on a year well spent, and resigned ourselves to what the fates might send. We began Sophomore year with the feeling that we didn't quite belong anywhere in particular. We weren't petted Freshmen. We hadn't attained the dignity of Junior. But, we made the best of matters by electing our honorary members, a solemn occasion which made us feel quite important; by carrying on a rigid program for the benefit of all Freshmen who might tend to be fresh; by giving them a party once their trials had ended. We Hopped gaily and proudly. It was our coming-out dance in C. C's Gym. We hunted the mascot with all the fervor we could muster. But though we did our best, the Sphinx lay safely hidden, and we could only find solace by added pride in the athletic powers which this year brought us, the A. A. cup. Then we burlesqued the Poppy Trail, presented the Gasoline Trail to a full house, and calling it a success, passed on to Junior Year. We were really upperclassmen that year, and took full advantage of our 10 o'clock privilege while the novelty lasted. We put forth all our efforts to amuse our sister class, and in the advertisement party we gave, enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We looked forward long and earnestly to our ban- quet. We carefully guarded the secret of the real identity of the Monkey Wrench, and when the day finally came, we invaded the Mohican eagerly, ate and sang, and came away with uplifted heads to tell the praises of the Long Serpent to curious friends. The Red Worm was hidden and we quite enjoyed the feeling of being tracked by mascot hunting Sopho- mores. And when the days of excited search had failed to disclose our ship, we breathed easily again, and looked with longing eyes tc our Prom. It came and passed as a wondrous dream, in fair weather! Again we won A. As cup, and felt a thrill in the athletes who brought us the honor. We passed the turbulent days of exams, sedately carried the laurel chain for 1923, and ordered with curious pride, the caps and gowns we would so soon don. 26