Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Calendar Sept. 2 School opened. Sept. 12 Faculty reception. Nov. 14 Cooper football game. Nov. 27 Salina football game. Dec. 1 Governor’s Day. Dec. 1 Opening of Farmers’ Institute. Dec. 18 Box social in gymnasium. Jan. 19 Enrollment for second semester. Feb. 17 Basket-ball game with K. U. College. Feb. 18 19, 20, Farmers’ Unions met. March 0 Inauguration of President Lewis. M ar. 0, 7 Golden Belt Teachers’ Association. March 10 President’s reception to Seniors. March 20 Faculty reception to Seniors. May 1,2 Track meet. May 22 Senior Class Play. May 28 Senior Class Day. May 27 Commencement. Page 30

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“Some are horn great, some achieve greatness. And some have greatness thrust upon them!” Horn great? Yea, for verily I say unto you that no such deed could have been wrought by mortals save through immortal gifts. Have we achieved great- ness? Undoubtedly. Why else this annual the first and finest ever produced by a Senior class of F. H. N.? Has greatness been thrust upon us? Methinks I hear the murmur of many voices saying: “Verily, we have not known such marvelous fame — no, not in Kansas counties.” We would not boast. Indeed, Modesty is the watchword of this Genial Three Dozen. Having talents, we dare not hide them, for they are not candles but elec- tric headlights which cannot be hid. Whom have we in our midst? None less than philosophers, statesmen, journalists, poet s and poetesses, speakers and soeak- eresses, actors and actresses, Schumann-Heinks and Carusos, artists and musicians, optimists and “possum ists,” teachers and preachers, missionaries and globe-trot- ters — what more, O insatiable ones, could ye ask? Say on, thou long and endless tongue, say on! Methinks I hear the still, small voice of a fearful Junior pipe in- sinuatingly to its neighbor that our nose is not intellectual. We don ' t suppose it is. Our brains are not in it. Long and earnestly have we considered the momentous question of whether or not to will you Juniors our glittering armor. At last we decided to let you crawl into it and rattle around as best you can. The glitter of its shining surface may reflect a certain glory upon you. You are welcome to the reflection. Strive to grow and fill our place. Take our example and make it your goal. You sigh and say: “We cannot reach it”? Browning offers you consolation: “All, hut a man ' s reach must exceed his grasp. Or what’s a Heaven for?” Strive to attain our height. Keep climbing and you may keep the point in view. To help you on your weary way, here are some suggestions, offered in a paternal spirit of kindness and altogether for your own good. We are like the telegraph, being “well posted,” so we speak advisedly : If you wish to be praised — die. To keej) from stuttering — don’t talk. If you wish to progress — keep going. To save your shoes — pick up your feet. To gain time — borrow a watch. We note that you are inclined to follow the first suggestion and win praise speedily by drowning in tears. We heartily approve. ’Tis a harmless death and is sure to firing about the desired result. Time and a natural modesty prevent our enumerating many of the things we have done, but here are a few. Let them satisfy you. We have shown you what true examples of honor, dignity, courtesy, kindness, sympathy, modesty, scholar- ship, tenacity of purpose and general perfection are. Recognizing true greatness when he saw it, Mr. Lewis elevated us to the first row in the balcony — quite in keeping with our dignity — for from that height we could look down on you. We have produced a set of graduates (with the help of the Faculty) who are well-rounded in an education which does not throw them upon the world as people who can do but one thing. Far from it. No bookworm and grind goes out under the banner of 1914 with the watchword “ Prospice ” held high before him. Page 32