Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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PHOENIX 19 2 5 fl OLD CUMBERLAND Soon Prince Academi(iuc, in Cap and Gown, folloived by a more sedate and a more dignified throng, carrying many books of Knowledge, came upon the scene, rang the bell and began to turn out students. Presently a blood-curdling cry, a piercing yell, fifteen rahs, and Wisdom, the Mighty Red Bulldog, the powerful queen, in all her glory, sat on the throne. Let us say: Over all the world so wide, alumni in the lead, Fighting staunchly, day by day, for Cumberland ' s greed. Ever foremost in the fray, brave and true they stand. Faith and loyalty allied, warriors of Cumberland. Then let us fight, fight, fight for Cumberland, The name we all revere ; Let us fight, fight, fight, ev ' ry man, So give a rousing RAH, RAH, RAH, we yell, we yell; Our Alma Mater held so dear, then let the chorus swell. For her fair fame will spread the name of Cumberland. O God, our help in ages past. Our hope for future vears. Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal Home. O God, our help in ages past. Our hope in years to come. Be Thou our guard while life shall And our eternal Home. last. 15 l ■ g -i; ; 3; ' W

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PHOENIX 19 2 5 FIFTY HALL Next came the blare of trumpets and the roll of drums. Prince Militaire, with tattered battle flag, marched at the head of a column of youthful and aspiring soldiers; class call sounded and trouble began. Let us say: God of our fathers, known of old — Lord of our far-flung battle line — Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine — Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget! Lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies — The Captains and Kings depart — Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice. An humble and contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget ! Lest we forget ! Far-called, our navies melt away — On dune and headland sinks the fire — Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the nations, spare us yet. Lest we forget! Lest we forget! If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe- Such boasting as the Gentiles use. Or lesser breeds without the Law — Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget! Lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shod — All valiant dust that builds and dost. And guarding calls not Thee to guard. For frantic boast and foolish word. Thy m ercy on Thy people, Lord. Amen. 14

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PHOENIX 19 2 5 GIRLS DORMITORY About this time anon Dixie Bill and Yankee Red opened up a four-year debate with daggers, horse-pistols, shotguns, cannon, sabers, cross-belts and hardtack. The Red Bulldogs then beat a hasty retreat to their woodland lair. We ' re loyal to you, Cumberland, We ' re steadfast and true, Cumberland. We ' ll back )ou to stand against the best in the land, ' Cause we know vou ' ve got sand, Cumberland. Rah! Rah! Rah! Hold that old line, Cumberland, We ' re betting on you, Cumberland. Our team is our fame protector, On, boys, for we expect a Victory from you, Cumberland ! And now- Yankee Red and his throng of bloodthirsty followers marched into the palace of the mighty Bulldog Queen, stripped the domicile of all its antique ornaments, and quartered many soldiers within the walls. But, by night came a pack of outraged Bulldogs, who drove Yankee Red from, their strong- hold and fed the palace to a thirsty flame of FIRE. i6