Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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were turned over to us for further instructions. Completing the Spring Term classes on May 18, we again assumed the role of real farmers, but this time with a much broader knowledge of the profession. IVIr. Samuels, being anxious for another form of athletic competition, instituted an inter-class boxing meet. Our standing at the end of this new contest was a bare lead of one bout, which denoted the real strength of our opponents. About this time the inter-class baseball game was near at hand. After a short period of intensive training we entered the game anticipating an easy win, and after seven innings of drawn battle we emerged victorious, the final score being Juniors, 11; Freshmen, 9. Fast becoming accustomed to the daily grind of farm work, it remained for us to set a date and appoint a capable committee for the Junior Prom. Heated dis- cussions, wise cracks, and much filibustering marked all our class meetings. Doubtful nods and skeptic expressions were registered by most members at the thought of having a successful affair. However, a competent committee was formed with Green as Chairman, to prepare a suitable program of entertainment. The space allotted to this History does not permit a detailed explanation of this dance so I must be content with saying I have yet to witness its equal. Prior to the fruit harvest the finishing touches were given to the new Horticulture Building which had been under construction since early spring. Contained in this structure was ample space for fruit and vegetable storage, an implement room, a classroom for instruction, and an adequate place for storing boxes, crates, and baskets. With the addition of Mr. Herman Fiesser to the Faculty, a graduate of Heidelberg, a course of instruction in Landscape Architecture and Gardening began. In September the New York Board of Trustees headed by Mr. Erlanger, launched an enormous campaign to raise fifteen million dollars for future expansion work. A select group of students including members from our class were fortunate enough to be present at one of its daily sessions. A slight improvement was noticed in the Corn Show held after harvest in Segal Hall. Many educational points were brought out in a speech given by the judge in the dining room. The class football game played under unfavorable weather conditions was a real test for class spirit. Through one hour of extreme cold accompanied by snow and sleet, each team struggled to score, but the game ended in a scoreless tie. Before leaving for the Christmas holidays the Ring Committee completed a design featuring the school seal, which was accepted by the class with delight. Orders were received, and upon our return to school we were presented with official class rings, of which we are proud. During the latter part of January the men to lead us through our final year were elected. Each man elected was practically a unanimous choice for his office. They were Joe. Lynch, President; Carl P. Green, Vice-President; Edwin Mayer, Secretary, and C. R. Tunick, Treasurer. At the same time appointments were given to Cowen, -4 U h

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At this time the New York contingent of tiie Board of Directors became (juite active. Mr. Abraham Erlanger, the Executive Director, fiirni.shed a vast sum to promote a national conference to enhst aid in our common cause. Mr. Samuels, who had succeeded Mr. Kogers as Athletic and Social Director, earlier in the year, detailed a group of students to represent us at the parley. Although he chaperoned them, we fear he was negligent for on their return many of the delegates hung on their walls such tokens of their journey as Waldorf Astoria napkins, Hotel Astor clothes hangers, and Biltmore cutlery, not to mention a supply of perfumed soa]i sufficient to wash away the sins of a multitude. The Senate ' s innovation of the jury system for hearing inter-class disputes prac- tically abolished cla.ss distinction and made our lives more pleasant as the year waned. Milking became less a task when the cows were centered in the new Erlanger Barns. At the same time Dairy instruction was made possible with the opening of the newly constructed Nathan Strauss Laboratory. We again met the Juniors on the athletic field, and in this football encounter again van(iui.shed them, the score being 13-0. Following a most abundant harvest the first Annual Corn Show was held in Segal Hall, under the supervision of Mr. Stangel. Prizes were awarded and the Exhibit proved to be a most educational feature. On returning from the Christmas holidays classes were resumed, growing more difficult as we advanced. In February we played our last inter-class game as Freshmen, and for the first time met defeat, the Juniors winning the Ijasketball contest by the score 18-9. On February ' ■2 ' 2nd, we attentled the graduating exercises of the U)iG Class. Wit- nessing this ceremony for the first time thrilled us, and as we peered down from the Library gallery upon the graduating Seniors we proudly felt the dignity of our new position as Juniors. The Tupal Stage M %EING fascinated with Farm School politics from the very days of our entrance, m our first act as Juniors was to elect Class Officers. The following men were chosen to lead us for the first six months: Goradetzky, Lynch, Levine, and Namen. Immediately, they presented us with Class Pennants for which we had long waited. As a result of the New York Conference of the previous year, a large Freshman Class was enrolled, which necessitated school expansion. Old Chem Lab was remodeled into a modern dormitory capable of housing twenty-one Freshmen. As we showed fitting ability to give paternal aid to new Freshmen at the S. S. A., they -=illi|=-

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Frie(il;iii(l and Ilurwitz to occuity scats in the Senate; also (ireen, (iratfnian, Bern- hard, and IMuiner to represent our ehiss on tlie Conneil. One month prior to the exit of the UHl Class, elections for Stndent Body Officers were held. After much delilieration these offices were intrusted to the following men: Joseph Lynch, President of the Student Body; Benjamin (!oradet .ky, Vice-President; Ely Bernhard, President of the Athletic Association; Albert Ahelson, Vice-President; C. R. Tunick, Secretary -Treasurer; and Carl P. Green, Editor-in-Chief of the Gleaner. The outcome of the class haskethall game was 18 to 13 in favor the Freshmen. Imaffo Staffe News that Dr. Ostrolenk tendered his resignation as Dean was a great surprise to us. We all felt that the School had lost a capable leader, one who would be hard to replace. Until the advent of the new Dean the students were under Faculty supervision. On April 1.5, Mr. Goodling assumed the position of Dean. Seeking adequate means to impress the new Freshmen with the respect and esteem due upper- classmen, we foimd it necessary to elaborate on previous initiations. After the smoke of battle had lifted on that memorable occasion, not one Freshman complained of neglect. The start of Senior Projects found several of our members stricken with appendicitis, which was quite prevalent at the time. Concentrating all our efforts toward attaining success in our projects we seemed to forget the constant march of time until presently the Fall Term of classes was at hand. Keen observation of past methods of teaching used here urged Dean Goodling to inaugurate a new and more efficient system of class routine, which has proven extremely successful. With gradu- ation looming near plans were drawn up to publish our Record Book independent of the Gleaner, the class feeling that this change was needed. November saw the completion of the new Athletic Field donated by the Alumni. The annual Corn Show developed into a Farm Produce Show with the addition of an exhibit from each department. The memory of our graduation dance will linger on as one of mingled joy and regret. The last week found us boning hard over our final exams, many of us dubious as to the outcome, but all hoping for the best. This seemingly endless week was climaxed by the banquet given in our honor by the Faculty. At the close of this bancjuet we somehow felt nearer to the hearts of those who perseveringly molded us into men. At last, graduation day had dawned. The events of the day unfolded quickly and all too soon we were bidding a last good-bye to our Alma Mater. Joseph F. Lynch -4 13 -