Houghton College - Boulder Yearbook (Houghton, NY)

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az. ss s .+:lnrur4K+ - as-L - EE 1 i I A HISTORY CPF THE-COLLEGE I SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class of 725 consists of twenty-eight members, all but four of Whom are residents of New York State. Among them are musicians, singers, teachers, preachers, farmers, a prospective missionary, and 'a plumber. Five of the boys have been members of the I-Iarmonizers, four boys and tvvo girls were on the Purple Basketball Team, and three others Were on the honor roll for high scholarship. Of such a character are the members of the class of 727. I Delightful social gatherings and a perfect harmony have marked the past year and the one preceding. Some memorable events have taken place. One Was a roast-beef feed in the Woods last Qctober, When Professor Douglas Was taken into the class as an honorary member. Since then, he has proved a most desirable companion by his Witty 'stories and friendly spirit. In March, tne boys entertained the girls most royally at the home of the president, Paul Steese. Everyone enjoyed himself immensely. The class songs and yells that Were given Were evidence of the lively class spirit and general good Will abounding among them. Besides, the class has shown interest in spiritual things. Before the revival meetings in February, the class prayer-meeting vvas instigated and has been maintained ever since. A i Thus, the deeds of the class, have been of a four-fold nature: physical, mental, spiritual, and social. Look up the athletic records, you will find Sophomore names there. Investigate .the school register, and you Will discover hovv Well they have mastered their studies. As for the spiritual and social influences they can not be ' 'bl v1s1 y tabulated, but they are none the less important. With, more vigor and zeal than ever in the past, may the Sophomore Class continue as Juniors, to make history that will be beneficial to the noble institution which slie so dearly loves. 26 , U- ,-., - .. - ,,

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il - 'rHE,JUNioR oLAss Neither men nor events can be-rightly judged until time has dimmed the halo, of their accomplishments and has given them a setting and a perspective by which they may be properly appreciated This truth applies also to any history that may be written of that indispensable part of the College, the unior Class ' It is evident that in the class of 1926 there is a splendid collection of per- sonalities, talents and characteristics. Though-V as yet, they are in a state of im- maturity, great things are to be expected from the results of the combined earnest efforts of our worthy professors to chisel and polish them into a 'semblance of proper form and state of usefulness r The BOULDER will give you some idea of our ability along literary lines We have been represented in athletics by three of our number Frank Henshaw Frederic Howland and Clarence Flint, who were members of the triumphant Gold basketball squad in the Purple-Gold series Mr White instructor in phy- sical training, is enthusiastic for all kinds of clean sports When tennis and baseball are the order of the daythe uniors will bethere to play their part In routine class work they are not wanting They ranked s cond in the first semester finals first place being won by the Seniors which is as it should be Last Fall the officers for the year were chos n Mr White foundit necessary to resign from the presidency because of heavy work and Louisa Gifford succeeded h1m Edith Lapham is our efficient secretarynand treasurer There are at least seven of our number who have at some former time or are now engaged in that noble profession of instructingthe youth of the country This year Harriett Burgie teaches in Fillrrore High School and Crystal Rork in Houghton Seminary. The nunistry and the missionary cause will claim a number of our class They and 'other earnest efficient men and women who will receive their diplomas in 1926 are to be found busily working in the various religious activities ofthe College the Student s prayer-meeting, the Sunday evening Young People s service the Mission Study Class the Young Missionary Workers Band and the Sunday School Dorothy Meade Cecil RusseQl and Cecil Huntsman have previously completed the work of the Theological Department ' If writers are in demand we wish to recommend to your attention Louisa Gifford Frances Hazlett, Genevieve Lilly, Edwin Ballinger and Cecil Russell If there s printing to be done in the latest mode andthe most approved manner engage Ernest Crocker and Cecil Huntsman to do the work For dependable solutions to your math problems, persuade Edith Lapham and Clair Carey to help you arrive at a correct conclusion If music is needed Zola Fancher Esther Fish Fidelia Warburton George Schroder or Frank Henshaw may be able to help you out If you like to pitch quoits for recreation so that you can return to your studying with a real zest, see if Clarence Flint and Alfred ohnson are not there ahead of you h If there s a party to be given ohn Higgins will see that thereis something good to eat, Lloyd Tingley will plan appropriate decorations for the occasion ulana Woods will arrange for the entertainment and we ll, all be there to share the fun Just as we were last December when the unior fellows entertained the girls at a Progressive Party serving the first course at the-Russell home on College Hill and the last at Houghton Hall at the other end of town. . Our efforts thus far have brought us to the third milestone of our college life and this concludes the third page of our class record The fourth 1S yet to be W1'1f'CCI1 W ' ' 0 Q 7 . 7, 1 o n . 7 , . a ' Q 7 . . . . . . . . . 7 , , . e 7 7 ' e . . r A n 9 Q J 0 U 0 l 7 I 7 I . 1 7 0 n s 0 Q Q 0 , . . , . 7 . . . . , 7 l I 7 0 ' 7 D 7 7 a 0 o s 0 7 . 7 ' ' 7 ' 7 7 7 7 Q 3 0 , 7 Q a s 7 . - 7 J 1 . 9 ' 7 J 7 . 7 El 25 E 1 - 2211 ' 01 an 5

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I ..--- wa -ers., ,-A .. ,K COLLEGE'FRESHMEN CLASS Hats off everybody' At this point the Freshmen enter-which is by way of being an epoch-making event. Perhaps 1t's the suggestion of infancy, the hint of mere childhood, that makes them shy away as if from a mature case of leprosy. However, be' that as it may, the Freshmen crash the gates with ensuing conquests! The largest class in Houghton College is represented by forty-eight stolid young men and women who have set a goal for themselves to be attained after four years of diligent labor. Although these infantswere at first dazed by the dignified atmosphere of the college world, ,they slowly recovered from their embarrassment and began their school work in earnest. They have entered the competitive races and already the lists contain a goodly number of c'Frosh7' representatives. ,Scarcely had the school year opened until the Freshmen were taking part in all the many activities the school upheld. Early in November came Professor Hazlett's call for try-outs on the debate squad. In March when the teams were announced much to the surprise of everyone three Freshmen were brought to the limelight- as the personnel of the negative team. Virgil Hussey, the worthy president of the class of '28, Oliver Christy, a prom- inent figure in all college activities, and Joseph Newman, a prospective young law- yer, were the youthful orators who 'charangued the multitudev on that memorable night of March twentieth, and won a unanimous vote in Houghton's favor. Though these lads won their Alma Mater's true glory, they indeed, owe much of their strength to the loyal service of their Senior brother and alternate Mark Bedford. Again the class of '28 displayed its talents when on April seventh the winners of the annual Literary Contest were announced, and four of the six prizes were awarded to Freshmen. Not only in these two branchesof service, but also in every other organization of the school, the Freshmen are very active. 'The President of the Student Body, the Assistant Editor of the Houghton Star, and 'three officers of the Athenian Literary Society are a few of the honored positions held by worthy Freshmen. Q ' 4 i . Thus, they have made a name for themselves in the first year of their college CHFCCT. ' 27 -., ,.-..-.,,.U,.....-W - ----. ---- ----- - --V A . Q .,... E 3 . ,fix-119 is ,Q fr.: l . , gg .g ,ut .s,. + -- - 91