Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1925 I ' m surely glad to note that Elmhurst College is growing and getting along nicely as it is. I ' ve been reading a number of articles about the college which show a remarkable improvement in the school. Oh yes, the college surely is growing; we are proud to say that more are attending this year than ever before in the history of our Alma Mater. That surely is fine, and what about that Junior college class which was just introduced this year? Did many of the fellows come back for the third year? That really is some class Bill; some real fellowship is displayed there. Nine of the original class members returned and two more members were added to that happy group this year. That class is small, but mighty. That class has a very interesting history. Have you time for me to relate a little of its history? Why surely, I ' m very much interested, so let her go. The first members of this class arrived in the fall of 1917 to spend some happy and worth while hours at Elmhurst College. You can imagine without my going into detail how green and how like ' RUBES ' many looked; but with the new environment this greenness soon wore off and was forgotten. In 1918 only fifteen of the original eighteen returned. Many members of this class were very much interested in athletics, and it certainly was a pleasure to watch them display their ability on the football field or in the gymnasium. Notice that the class this year has three less than it had last year, but don ' t let that alarm you, for listen to this. In the fall of 1919 the Class numbered thirty-seven members. This was an eventful year for them. It was the first year in which the Class had an organi- zation. In addition to the many honors they brought to the Blue and White, they also won the championship in soccer and basketball. In the Senior Academy year there were only thirty-two members in the Class. 1921 was the greatest year in the history of the Class as far as membership is concerned. They numbered thirty-nine strong. The social diversions of the year were outings and a banquet. Last year the membership of the Class dropped off considerably again but, nevertheless, the Class had its good times. This year ' s Class, numbering eleven, is anticipating a very beneficial and use- ful school year. At the beginning of the year the Class had election of officers, the results being as follows: C. Binder, President; H. Pflug, Vice-President; W. Anderson, Secretary; P. Watts, Treasurer; W. Rasche, Financial Secretary; H. Damm, Sergeant-at-arms ; A. Schultz, Historian; L. Arends, Cheer-Leader. The members of this Class take active parts in all the school activities includ- ing athletics, Y. M. C. A., orchestra, band, Orpheus, and quartet. Several outings will undoubtedly be held during the year, which fact shows that the Class doesn ' t always study, but also has its good times. A theater party was arranged in the earlier part of October. ' Tis with regret that the members of this Class realize that some must part at the end of this school year, some going to Eden, some attending other colleges and universities, and perhaps some remaining for the fourth year of the college. However, along with this sadness, there is gladness and happiness in their hearts, when they think that those who are leaving are doing so for the good of others, to learn more about the particular work they intend to follow as their profession, to learn more of service, to serve others. The Junior Class of the College sends its best wishes to all who have at one time been members of this Class, and may you all find jo}- and happiness in your work. 28

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A KM IX Blaufuss Denver, Iowa Bluefoot Orpheus ' 20, ' 31, ' 22, ' 23; Football ' 20, ' 21, ' 22: Y. M. C. A. ' 21; Baseball ' 21, ' 22; Hans Sachs Treas. ' 21. ' ' Begone my care, J give you to ike wind. Bluefoot was one of those fellows who believed that worry was bad for the health, but rather believed in taking things as they come with an easy grace. A good friend of all. ' J ' heodore Buchmueller . Minonk, Illinois Ted Sec. Orpheus ' 23 and ' 24; Movie Operator ' 24; Ass ' t. Mgr. Book Store ' 23 and ' 24; P ' in. Sec. Y. M. C. A. ' 23. J spade ' s a Spade! If Ted did not like a thing, you could depend on him to say so. It was not his nature to feed salve . His powerful laugh easih ' distinguished him in any group. Theodore Lapp . . . Chicago, Illinois Ted Orchestra ' 23, ' 24; Librarian ' 23, ' 24. ' ' He cannot fail ■who resolves upon success. Ted is a very conscientious worker. Everything he undertakes he does thoroughly which accounts for his high standing in class and his ability with the violin. Chicago always claims him over the week-ends. There ' s a reason! Beniamin Koehler . . Basco, Illinois Ben Fin. Sec. Schiller ' 24; Class Treas. ' 23 and ' 24. . learning ' s fountain it is sweet to drink, but ' tis a nobler privilege to think. Ben has only been with us two years but his tireless efforts and his fine studying in class have won him a host of friends. Was there ever a day when he didn ' t smile or crack a joke. ' ' Werner Siebert . , Grant Park, Illinois Zeb Baseball, E , ' 20, ' 21, ' 22, ' 23; Basketball, E , ' 22, ' 23, ' 24; Track, E , ' 22. (• was a man, take him for all and all. — Hamlet. Zeb is our star pitcher and a crack on the basket- ball team. A subtle humor adds to his personality. He will voice his opinion when he sees fit and will back it up. Fred Brauchitsch Annandale, Minnesota Fritz Orpheus ' 23; Y. M. C. A. ' 24; Sgt.-at-. rms of the Class ' 23; Vice-Pres. ' 24. Though learned, well-bred: and though well- bred, sincere: .Modestly bold, aiid humanly severe. — Pope. I ' ritz ' s friendship was a thing to be prized. He alwa s was friendly and helpful, yet he had a certain unoffending dignity and reserve. He was our authorit)- on Greek mythology, German Literature, and music. 30