Delaware Valley College - Cornucopia Yearbook (Doylestown, PA)

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Arnold V. Egerland Presidi the ( lass of 1934 ' HE publication of this, our record book, marks the culmination of three brief years during which we have been engaged in the pursuit of a knowledge in that age-old profession upon which all civilization is based — the noble profession of Agriculture. Although we may regard this as the closing of our careers as students of Agriculture, in reality it is only the beginning. Some of us will be entering institutions of higher learning, some of us will be working to acquire capital and further experience with which to begin on our own. while yet others of us will be operating our own enterprises; but. though we may all be engaged in the tilling of the soil, we will continue to cultivate the friendships and cherish the memories which have formed so large a part of our student days at the National Farm School. 13

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Isadore Dagan President of the Student Body Presentation Of The Roe ' HE Presentation of the Hoe is a tradition, a custom peculiar to the National Farm School for the past thirty-three years — since the graduation of the first class in 1901. Since that time much has hap- pened here at school — but the Hoe still goes down from hand to hand. The Hoe is the Symbol of Agriculture, the emblem of the fundamental calling of man everywhere, and finally in this simple ceremony, a bond for the perpetuation of fellowship, good will and high hopes for the future. To you, incoming President, in presenting this Hoe we ask but one thing: that you ever and ever be directed to the sustaining of the fine ideals and efforts of the student body. We can then be assured that the good we tried to do in our three years will not have been in vain and that the tradition of the Hoe will continue unbroken.

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Ualedictorij Mr. Chairman. Members of the Board. Faculty, Friends and Fellow Students: It was an eventful day. in the beginning of April 1931, when we as Freshmen, began our student life at the National Farm School. We were an active, healthy group of young men. fired with the eagerness and ambitions of Youth, anxious to begin the study of Agriculture, our chosen profession. Unfortunately the entire group which entered with us on that memorable day is not before you now. The slow process of evaporation which is experienced by every class in every school and college, has also been experienced by us. Some boys finding that they were unsuited for an Agricultural career, and being honest with themselves, have left us to follow their inclinations. And so today you see before you the serious minded young men who have completed their course and are determined to reap the benefits of a suc- cessful agricultural career. In this connection let it be said that we have suffered a severe loss in the passing aw-ay of Herman S. Nagel, who for reasons not to be divined by man. was summoned from our midst, and we deeply mourn his passing. In the beginning we were Freshmen, new. green, the majority of us scarcely ac- quainted with even the bare fundamentals of Agriculture, Inn soon under the able guid- ance and instruction of our Faculty and the constant association with the forces and workings of Nature, we began to absorb, little by little, the knowledge we were striving so to attain. What with out practical and theoretical work, and the extra-curricular activities, our student days were filled to overflowing. Time passed with astonishing rapidity and the aim towards which we have been striving for these past three years, has been reached this day. We have concluded our days as students in the National Farm School, but tomor- row we begin once again as students, as Freshmen, in the school of Life and Experience What that school has meant to many of you. we do not know, but to us its portals are enticingly open. Filled as we are with the indomitable optimism of Youth and with the practical and theoretical training with which this school has so thoroughly equipped us. we are eager and unafraid to pass th rough these portals and put our knowledge and ability to the test. At this time I wish to express our appreciation to President Allman, Members of the Board. Dean Goodling and Faculty for all that they have done to aid. guide and instruct us in our respective fields. I wish also to express our appreciation to all those who have unselfishly contributed to tlie welfare of the school, and urge them to continue to support it, so that the school may continue in its good work. Words of appreciation are also due our parents, guardians and friends whose noble sacrifices and encouragements have made our stay at this school possible. The end. and yet it is but the beginning. Though outwardly we may seem carefree and rejoicing, yet in the depths of our hearts we feel a pang of sorrow that these happy days must come to a close. Now we are leaving, and many of us may never pass through the gates of this school again. Nevertheless, wherever we may lie. we will all endeavor to achieve success in our chosen fields, and by so doing reflect credit and honor upon our Alma Mater, the National Farm School, its directors. Faculty and friends. I thank you. A. Y. EGERLAND. 14