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

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OF THE b sote mi ? The indomitable spirit of Custer ' s Pride ' the renowned Seventh Cavalry which once fought with red skins where now twenty-two men fight over pig skins, is deeply ingrained in the institution which now occupies the site where once these men lived and fought. The leadership which they displayed in conquering the plains for civilization is the leadership which our institution, the Fort Hays Kansas State College, is taking to educate the sons and daughters of these western plains. And the hardy pioneer spirit, that spirit which caused the first settlers to stay on through drouth and flood, through hardships and massacres, is part and parcel of this present generation, who also carry on. Our problems today may differ vastly from those of our forebears, but they are similar in that they must be faced, and an attempt made to solve them. The unconquerable spirit of the old Seventh Cavalry is incorporated and shines forth from the song which we proudly sing: Western Kansans ' Alma Mater Hail ye men who did create her, No one else can boast a greater — K. S. C. Fort Hays. Sons and daughters chaunting, Black and Gold flag flaunting, Melodious strains of western plains, For Right stands she undaunting, Raise your voices, swell the chorus, Honor those who went before us, Labor that she may adore us, K. S. C. Fort Hays. ★ ★ ★ ★ Western Empire lies before Thee On the wind-swept rolling prairie, Great, as only boldly dare Thee — K. S. C. Fort Hays. Sons and daughters seeking, Trusting to her keeping, The younger seeds of epic deeds And future harvest reaping. Sing her praises, she who taught you How to live, and how comport you Cheer for her who nobly wrought you K. S. C. Fort Hays.