Cumberland University - Phoenix Yearbook (Lebanon, TN)

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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

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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 THE .AXNEX With a relentless step, Yankee Red retreated, withdrew from the field of battle, and camped upon a high hill not far away from the demolished Bulldog domicile. While awaiting the return of the homeless canines, word came from Appomattox to the effect that the Boys in Grey had fostered a Lost Cause. Then the long column of Blue, the soldiers having fallen into ranks, passed over the mountain and away. Cumberland, Cumberland, loved Cumberland, Ever will our hearts be turned to thee; Patron thou of love and duty, Stately in thy classic beauty, Sons and daughters proud to claim thy name are we. Cumberland, Cumberland, loved Cumberland, Steadfast we forever and a day. In devoted laudatory. Ever strong to chant thy glory, Nos laudamus te, Alma Mater, Nos laudamus, laudamus te. The habitat of the Red Bulldogs was deserted. Only dying embers marked the home of a great pack of homeless beasts. And the cedars of old Lebanon hung their heads, as if mourning for their passing. ' 7