Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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FOREWORD O the Faculty. students and friends of Gettysburg, it now becomes our privilege to present this volume. Another year in the history of our institution has massed, and to the Class of 1911 fell the duty of recording the events of that year. A duty perhaps it was. yet in many ways a privilege as well, for to record a chapter in the history of one's College is indeed an honor. Our task has been variedg sometimes burdensome, some- times pleasant. However, the fact that our labors were for the interests of Gettysburg has always been an incentive to do our Work cheerfully. I , 'We feel that in some ways, this book is inferior to those of preceding classes. For this we make no apology, but merely wish to state conditions as they exist and ask that you pass judgment upon us with an unbiased mind. VVhen you have considered the facts we feel sure your criticism will not be harsh. In late years the classes of Gettysburg have published annuals equal and in some instances superior to those of many universi- VVhile We heartily believe that Gettysburg is Worthy of the very best her students can produce, we question whether this is In our case We have acted accordingly. The Class of 1911 is in many ways a peculiar class. As Freshmen We entered Get- tysburg With a class numbering nearly seventy. At the end of our Freshman and Sophomore years we lost many of our num- ties. wise. ber, some of whom discontinued school work altogether, while many went to other colleges and universities to finish their col- legiate work. so that at present the Class of 1911 is by far the smallest in College, our total number being but little more than half as great as that of preceding classes in late years. For this reason we have deemed it unwise for us to attempt to publish a Spectrum as elaborate as those published heretofore. lfVe- have made some extensive changes. Wfe have reduced the size of the volume materially, but assure you that upon examination you will find as broad a portrayal of college life as was contained in the books of other classes. Vtfe have also been unfortunate in being unable to secure as many advertisements as former classes. These facts have led us to our decision and in passing judgment upon us, we ask that you will be guided by them. To portray simply, truthfully and with understanding the various activities of college life has been our aim. VVe have painted all phases of college life as we saw them, and to all We have tried to be fair and impartial. Wlietlier or not we have succeeded must be left for you to judge. We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks! to all to whom we are indebted for aid in any way in publishing this book.

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