Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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EXTRA EXTRA World Fournal Class of 1929 Wins Speedy Verdict in Case Against the Public Jury Deliberates Only 13 Minutes Class History Weightiest Evidence After thirteen minutes' deliberation the jury brought in a verdict of guilty against the public who have consistently denied the class of 1929 of Connecticut College its right to a fair start in the world. The suit was brought to recover damages for this gross injustice. The attorney for the defendants justi- fied the public stand by accusing the young women of lack of preparation for meeting real problems, of having a wrong sense of values, of lack of re- sourcefulness, and of laziness. The courtroom seemed to pity the class, but nevertheless to uphold the defendants. However, the final plea of the attorney for the plaintiffs left no doubt as to the guilt of the publie. Gentlemen of the jury, he said with deep emotion, the plaintiffs have silently suffered through a long period of job-hunting. Each attempt of the young women to take their proper place in the world has met with failurefailure made painful and finally unbearable by the fact that it was due not to any deficiency on their part, but to the web of red tape with which the defendants have wilfully blinded themselves. Gentlemen of the jury, the defend- ants have accused the class of not being prepared during its sheltered college career for the vicissitudes of life. The history of the class proves the contrary. Mr. Z., a trustee of the college, who is in a position to have first hand knowl- edge of the situation, has presented evi- dence which reveals that during the shaking changes in the administration of the college from 1927 to 1929 the class bore the strain with dignity, and loyalty to the college. You have also heard the testimony of Miss Y., a house fellow, who through her constant associalion with the young women has seen their experience with social changes. When this class entered college, men guests were a rarity except at the time of the four formal dances, and the girls took advantage of their seclusion on the hill-top to dress in the comfortable, but unfeminine knickers. But the establishment of monthly dances which brought whole carloads of men to the eampus more frequently required a tactful change in costume, and now a new grace in clothes is seen on ecampus. Thus, gentlemen of the jury, the facts of the case show that the class has had preparation for problems of transition. The defendants have also accused the plaintiffs of a wrong sense of values, re- sulting in a neglect of scholarship and in an overemphasis on social life, But Professor X. has told you of the unusual scholastic interests and attainments of the class of 1929, Its members are re- sponsible for the first course of the col- Thirty

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Twenty-nine As the surf breaks on the shore In a tangled silver line, And our ship waits by the quay For the cargo of '29; Before we embark on our Voyage, Let us blazon on every sail, Our love for our Alima Mater Will never be known to fail. With love of college above us, With royal purple and gold, Let us follow our dragon standard Till the plan of life unfold. May the treasure of heart and thought Be memories of college days. College friends and college traditions Will remain in our hearts always.

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WORLD JOURNAL lege to be established as a result of stu- dent petition. The enthusiastic attend- ance of meetings of such organizations as the Philosophy Reading Group, the language clubs, the Science Club, the Psychology Club, is in Professor X8 opinion an indication of decided interest in intellectual discussion and research. Furthermore, gentlemen of the jury, the testimony of Miss W., a graduate secretary of the college, who is in direct contact with student activities, has ex- plained that the time spent by members of this class in journalistic and dramatic organizations was not merely for social pleasure, but often for vocational pre- paration, as well. The defendants have accused the class of lack of resourcefulness. Gentle- men of the jury, resourcefulness was a distinguishing characteristic of this class as is indicated in the testimony of Miss 28, who worked side by side with the plaintiffs for three years. The class of 1929, forced to wear signs, Darwin Was Right as part of their initiation by the sophomores, determined to exemplify that scientist's theory of the survival of the fittest and had striking success its freshman year in athletics, and won the first championship both in the Inter- class Sing and in the Interclass Play Competitions. The class returned for its sophomore year greatly diminished in numbers and in the junior year about half of its original size, but with un- diminished zeal. With the class of 1930, the plaintiffs revived the tradition of Mascot Hunt. They chose a clipper ship as their mascot to represent their ideals of courage, initiative, and loyalty. The accusation of laziness has also been made. Gentlemen of the jury, if you consider time spent in making friends, in discussing various problems, in reading, in relaxing, as time spent idly, then the plaintiffs willingly plead guilty to laziness. So, gentlemen, in your hands I place the plaintiffs' case. For four years these young women sought every oppor- tunity to prepare themselves to take their place in the world. To deny them what they now ask would be a criticism of the most fundamental principles upon which our government is founded,jus- tice and equal opportunity! The jury filed out solemnly and re- turned in thirteen minutes with the ver- diet, The defendants are guilty. The judge will pronounce sentence at the session of court tomorrow morning. In Memory FJosephine Delmore Thirty-one